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”?
WhitesnakeBon JoviMötley CrüePoison
Who sang the classic ballad “I Want to Know What Love Is”?
REO SpeedwagonJourneyEuropeForeigner
Which metal band brought us “Still Loving You”?
ScorpionsCinderellaDef LeppardDokken
“Home Sweet Home” was a signature ballad for which band?
Quiet RiotMötley CrüeGuns N’ RosesRatt
Who performed the anthem “Is This Love”?
Skid RowPoisonWhitesnakeEurope
“Heaven” is a famous ballad by which band?
TeslaWarrantCinderellaBon Jovi
Which band made “Open Arms” a massive hit?
JourneyREO SpeedwagonForeignerBoston
Who sang the heartfelt ballad “Patience”?
ScorpionsGuns N’ RosesMötley CrüeBon Jovi
“Love Bites” was a chart-topping ballad by which group?
EuropeWhitesnakeDef LeppardCinderella
Which band performed “Don’t Close Your Eyes”?
Skid RowQuiet RiotWarrantKix
Who sang the ballad “Carrie”?
JourneyEuropeBostonCinderella
“I’ll Be There for You” was a hit for which band?
Def LeppardPoisonBon JoviGuns N’ Roses
Who brought us the ballad “When the Children Cry”?
TeslaDokkenWhite LionRatt
“Seventeen” was a hit for which band?
WhitesnakeCinderellaWingerKix
Which band performed the ballad “The Flame”?
REO SpeedwagonCheap TrickBostonJourney
“High Enough” was a power ballad by which supergroup?
Damn YankeesTeslaNight RangerRatt
Who sang “More Than Words”?
CinderellaSkid RowExtremeTesla
Which band released the emotional ballad “Silent Lucidity”?
QueensrÿcheTeslaDokkenDream Theater
Who performed “Fly to the Angels”?
CinderellaSlaughterTeslaFireHouse
“Second Chance” was a hit for which band?
BostonREO Speedwagon.38 SpecialKansas

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