Theatre of Pain Mötley Crüe 's third studio album , turns 40 in 2025. To celebrate, the band released a limited-edition Deluxe Box Set in November, which is now available in stores across the United States.
The 40th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set is an essential item for fans and collectors, featuring reimagined artwork, the remastered album on colored vinyl, a previously unreleased live performance recorded in Long Beach in 1985 (2LP), rare demo recordings (1LP), and a 76-page hardcover book filled with previously unreleased photos and memories from the Theatre Of Pain .
This definitive set captures the raw energy and spirit of a band at their peak — available for a limited time only.
To celebrate the album's 40th anniversary, we've prepared a quiz for you to test your knowledge of facts and trivia about Theatre of Pain . Have fun!
Results
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#1. When was 'Theatre of Pain' released?
A: 'Theatre of Pain' was released on June 21, 1985.
#2. The single “Smokin' In The Boys Room” is a cover of which band?
A: “Smokin' In The Boys Room” is a Brownsville Station song.
#3. Which song almost didn't make it onto 'Theatre of Pain'?
R: “Home Sweet Home” almost didn't make it into 'Theatre of Pain'.
#4. Following which significant event concerning the band members was 'Theatre of Pain' released?
A: The album was released after Vince Neil's arrest, where he was sentenced for vehicular manslaughter due to drunk driving.
#5. 'Theatre of Pain' was dedicated to the memory of which musician killed in the car accident caused by Vince Neil?
A: Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley, drummer for Hanoi Rocks.
#6. Which member of Mötley Crüe said in an interview that they hate the album 'Theatre of Pain'?
R: For the documentary 'Autobiography', Vince Neil admitted that he doesn't like the album.
#7. Which famous actor from the 80s starred in the music videos of the 'Theatre of Pain' era?
A: Michael Berryman from 'The Hills Have Eyes' was in the 'Theatre of Pain' music videos.
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