Rock and Alternative Music Trivia

Phil Harvey is considered the fifth member of Coldplay, though not a performing musician. He was the band's early manager and creative director, and continues to be involved in their business and creative affairs.

"Viva la vida" is Spanish for "long live life" or "live the life." Coldplay's 2008 album of this name was inspired by a painting Frida Kahlo created shortly before her death. The phrase celebrates life despite its struggles. Option C refers to the album's closing track, not the translation itself.

Till Lindemann is indeed the lead vocalist of Rammstein since the band formed in 1994. His distinctive deep baritone voice and powerful stage presence, often involving pyrotechnics, are central to Rammstein's identity. Before Rammstein, he was a swimmer and drummer. He also has a side project called Lindemann. The statement is true.

MuteMath's music video for their song 'Typical' features the band appearing to perform backwards. The effect was achieved by filming the band performing the song in reverse, then playing it forward. This created the illusion that everything in the video was happening backwards.

Dead by Sunrise was Chester Bennington's side project band, formed in 2005 while he was still Linkin Park's vocalist. The band released one album 'Out of Ashes' in 2009. It allowed Chester to explore a darker, more electronic rock sound outside of Linkin Park's nu-metal style.

Paul Di'Anno was Iron Maiden's original lead vocalist from 1978 to 1981, singing on their first two albums. He was replaced by Bruce Dickinson in 1981. Bruce Dickinson is actually Iron Maiden's current and most famous vocalist, while Dave Murray has always been their guitarist, not vocalist. Syd Barrett was from Pink Floyd.