80s Power Ballads: Match the Song to the Metal Band!

Test your knowledge of 80s rock anthems in our "80s Power Ballads: Match the Song to the Metal Band!" quiz. Can you match these iconic ballads to their legendary bands? Find out now!

80s Power Ballads: Match the Song to the Metal Band!

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The 1980s were the golden age of power ballads—those epic, emotion-packed anthems that became the soundtrack of a generation. From soaring guitar solos to heartfelt lyrics, power ballads gave hard rock and metal bands a chance to show their softer, emotional side. These songs weren’t just hits; they were cultural moments, inspiring singalongs in stadiums and slow dances at proms around the world.

The era of teased hair, leather jackets, and Marshall amps brought us unforgettable bands like Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, and Poison, who delivered iconic ballads that still resonate today. These songs were as much about vulnerability as they were about grandeur, blending raw emotion with the electrifying power of rock and roll. From heartbreak to hope, power ballads captured the highs and lows of life with passion and flair.

This quiz will test your knowledge of the most iconic 80s power ballads and the bands that made them famous. Can you match the heartfelt anthem to the band that rocked the charts with it? Whether you’re a lifelong metal fan or just rediscovering these classic hits, this quiz is a chance to relive the magic of an unforgettable era.

Which band performed the power ballad “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”?
PoisonBon JoviMötley CrüeWhitesnake
Who sang the classic ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is”?
JourneyREO SpeedwagonForeignerEurope
Which metal band brought us “Still Loving You”?
Def LeppardScorpionsCinderellaDokken
“Home Sweet Home” was a signature ballad for which band?
Guns N’ RosesQuiet RiotRattMötley Crüe
Who performed the anthem “Is This Love”?
PoisonSkid RowWhitesnakeEurope
“Heaven” is a famous ballad by which band?
WarrantBon JoviCinderellaTesla
Which band made “Open Arms” a massive hit?
ForeignerBostonREO SpeedwagonJourney
Who sang the heartfelt ballad “Patience”?
ScorpionsBon JoviMötley CrüeGuns N’ Roses
“Love Bites” was a chart-topping ballad by which group?
EuropeWhitesnakeDef LeppardCinderella
Which band performed “Don’t Close Your Eyes”?
KixSkid RowQuiet RiotWarrant
Who sang the ballad “Carrie”?
BostonEuropeCinderellaJourney
“I’ll Be There for You” was a hit for which band?
Guns N’ RosesBon JoviPoisonDef Leppard
Who brought us the ballad “When the Children Cry”?
TeslaWhite LionRattDokken
“Seventeen” was a hit for which band?
WhitesnakeKixWingerCinderella
Which band performed the ballad “The Flame”?
Cheap TrickBostonREO SpeedwagonJourney
“High Enough” was a power ballad by which supergroup?
RattNight RangerTeslaDamn Yankees
Who sang “More Than Words”?
ExtremeSkid RowTeslaCinderella
Which band released the emotional ballad “Silent Lucidity”?
DokkenDream TheaterTeslaQueensrÿche
Who performed “Fly to the Angels”?
CinderellaSlaughterTeslaFireHouse
“Second Chance” was a hit for which band?
Kansas.38 SpecialREO SpeedwagonBoston

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