Exciter
Exciter is a speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Despite many ch… Read Full Bio ↴Exciter is a speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Despite many changes in personnel, they have managed to keep a small but dedicated following for over 25 years.
In 1978 the band Hell Razor formed in Ottawa ON,Canada. The band consisted of John Ricci (guitars), Dan Beehler (drums) and Allan James Johnson (bass). In 1980 they changed their name to Exciter and recorded a demo which they then sent to Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records. Varney included one song from it, "World War III", on the compilation album US Metal Volume II in 1982. Shortly after that Exciter were signed to Shrapel Records. In 1983 they released their debut album, Heavy Metal Maniac.
Later that year Exciter signed a record-deal with Jon Zazula's Megaforce Records and 1984 they released their second album, Violence & Force. After a few opening dates with Anthrax They embarked on their first U.S. tour with Mercyful Fate. Exciter switched to a new label, Music For Nations and travelled to London to record their third album (produced by Motörhead producer Guy Bidhead). The album would be titled Long Live the Loud. It was a slightly more 'mainstream' heavy metal sound than the speed/thrash metal of the first two albums. After its release the band went on an European tour with Accept and later a U.S. tour with Motörhead and Megadeth. Before the year ended they released the 3-track EP [[Feel the Knife, which was the last release from the original line-up. Shortly after its release, John Ricci quit the band and was replaced by Brian McPhee.
Along with a new guitarist came a new, more melodic sound. The next album, Unveiling the Wicked, was released in 1986 on the Music For Nations label. After its release the band went out on a very successful European tour with Motörhead and Manowar. It was decided at this time that Dan Beehler (who had handled both drums and vocals since the band's inception) would not sing anymore. A new vocalist was found in Rob Malnati who made his debut on the 1988 album Exciter(O.T.T.). The album was released on the Canadian record label Maze Music. With Exciter(O.T.T.) the band pushed the melodic sound even further. A Canadian tour followed but after that the band went on hiatus.
In 1991 the band re-emerged with Dan Beehler on drums and also lead vocals again. Original guitarist John Ricci also returned to the fold. Bass duties were handled by David Ledden. Their first recording was the song "Born to Kill" which appeared on a compilation album titled "Capitol Punishment" released in 1991.
In 1992 the band signed with German metal label Noise Records and recorded their sixth album entitled Kill after Kill. The band went on a three week European tour with Rage. In 1993 they released their first live album, Better Live than Dead, which had been recorded during their 1991 Canadian tour. The album consisted of songs taken from the first three albums. After this release the band disappeared for a second time. It would be three years before they would be heard from again.
In March of 1996 an almost completely new line-up was announced. Guitarist, John Ricci, was the only returning original member. Jacques Bélanger was the new vocalist and Rick Charron and Marc Charron (no relation) would handle drum and bass duties. The new line-up played a few well received shows in Canada before recording a new album entitled The Dark Command. This album was released in 1997. With one of their strongest albums in years, the band went out on a European tour with Anvil and Flotsam and Jetsam.
Between 1998 and 2000 the band was basically dormant with only two festival appearances in the 2 year span. The summer of 2000 saw the release of the follow-up to The Dark Command entitled Blood Of Tyrants. The new album was heavier and more aggressive than its predecessor. In the fall of 2001 Jacques left the band due to "creative differences". A year later Marc quit to pursue a career in the technology industry.
At the beginning of 2003 a new line-up was announced, with John and Rick returning along with vocalist Rob Degroot and bassist Paul Champagne. This line-up only lasted until March of 2003 when Rob Degroot was let go. His replacement was former vocalist Jacques Bélanger. In 2004 Paul Champagne was released from the band. The band recorded New Testament with John on both guitar and bass. New Testament would be a "best of" album of re-recorded classics from throughout the band's entire career. Later that year, bassist Rob "Clammy" Cohen would join the ranks. The year 2004 would end with the band heading out on a European tour with Steel Attack.
Jacques Belanger left again in 2006.
In 1978 the band Hell Razor formed in Ottawa ON,Canada. The band consisted of John Ricci (guitars), Dan Beehler (drums) and Allan James Johnson (bass). In 1980 they changed their name to Exciter and recorded a demo which they then sent to Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records. Varney included one song from it, "World War III", on the compilation album US Metal Volume II in 1982. Shortly after that Exciter were signed to Shrapel Records. In 1983 they released their debut album, Heavy Metal Maniac.
Later that year Exciter signed a record-deal with Jon Zazula's Megaforce Records and 1984 they released their second album, Violence & Force. After a few opening dates with Anthrax They embarked on their first U.S. tour with Mercyful Fate. Exciter switched to a new label, Music For Nations and travelled to London to record their third album (produced by Motörhead producer Guy Bidhead). The album would be titled Long Live the Loud. It was a slightly more 'mainstream' heavy metal sound than the speed/thrash metal of the first two albums. After its release the band went on an European tour with Accept and later a U.S. tour with Motörhead and Megadeth. Before the year ended they released the 3-track EP [[Feel the Knife, which was the last release from the original line-up. Shortly after its release, John Ricci quit the band and was replaced by Brian McPhee.
Along with a new guitarist came a new, more melodic sound. The next album, Unveiling the Wicked, was released in 1986 on the Music For Nations label. After its release the band went out on a very successful European tour with Motörhead and Manowar. It was decided at this time that Dan Beehler (who had handled both drums and vocals since the band's inception) would not sing anymore. A new vocalist was found in Rob Malnati who made his debut on the 1988 album Exciter(O.T.T.). The album was released on the Canadian record label Maze Music. With Exciter(O.T.T.) the band pushed the melodic sound even further. A Canadian tour followed but after that the band went on hiatus.
In 1991 the band re-emerged with Dan Beehler on drums and also lead vocals again. Original guitarist John Ricci also returned to the fold. Bass duties were handled by David Ledden. Their first recording was the song "Born to Kill" which appeared on a compilation album titled "Capitol Punishment" released in 1991.
In 1992 the band signed with German metal label Noise Records and recorded their sixth album entitled Kill after Kill. The band went on a three week European tour with Rage. In 1993 they released their first live album, Better Live than Dead, which had been recorded during their 1991 Canadian tour. The album consisted of songs taken from the first three albums. After this release the band disappeared for a second time. It would be three years before they would be heard from again.
In March of 1996 an almost completely new line-up was announced. Guitarist, John Ricci, was the only returning original member. Jacques Bélanger was the new vocalist and Rick Charron and Marc Charron (no relation) would handle drum and bass duties. The new line-up played a few well received shows in Canada before recording a new album entitled The Dark Command. This album was released in 1997. With one of their strongest albums in years, the band went out on a European tour with Anvil and Flotsam and Jetsam.
Between 1998 and 2000 the band was basically dormant with only two festival appearances in the 2 year span. The summer of 2000 saw the release of the follow-up to The Dark Command entitled Blood Of Tyrants. The new album was heavier and more aggressive than its predecessor. In the fall of 2001 Jacques left the band due to "creative differences". A year later Marc quit to pursue a career in the technology industry.
At the beginning of 2003 a new line-up was announced, with John and Rick returning along with vocalist Rob Degroot and bassist Paul Champagne. This line-up only lasted until March of 2003 when Rob Degroot was let go. His replacement was former vocalist Jacques Bélanger. In 2004 Paul Champagne was released from the band. The band recorded New Testament with John on both guitar and bass. New Testament would be a "best of" album of re-recorded classics from throughout the band's entire career. Later that year, bassist Rob "Clammy" Cohen would join the ranks. The year 2004 would end with the band heading out on a European tour with Steel Attack.
Jacques Belanger left again in 2006.
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Exciter Lyrics
Aggressor In the depths of an evil mind Hearing cries of demented…
anger hate & destruction Trapped inside this prison cell You make life a living hell …
Assassins in Rage Face the Evil mentor of this place Dying but not praying…
Back In The Light In the land of the wasted world No escaping the lies You…
Betrayal Unleash The persecution Rise from My slaughtered soul Unknow…
Beyond The Gates Of Doom A faceless man steps up to meet you Evil demons chanting…
Black Witch High on the mountain she called my name Evil woman wants…
Blackwitch High on the mountain she called my name Evil woman wants…
Blood Of Tyrants In the grave of victims' past Lies evil - Sacred ground! The…
Born To Die On the day you were born He marked your soul with…
Born To Kill Metal and muscle Smashing you hard right out of the…
Break Down the Walls I live for the night - I'm a bringer of…
Brutal Warning A cross is held with rage and fury Silence, betrayal by…
Burn At The Stake Long ago when witches would rule Deadly women - ready to…
Cold Blooded Murder Black heart red eyes of a killer No conscience no regret Ass…
Crucifixion Crucifixion, Satan's cross Is he mad or is he God Trapped …
Cry Of The Banshee Cry of the Banshee sends images of doom To all a…
Delivering To The Master In the shadows I will be lurking, waiting for my…
Demon's Gate When death Comes calling You'll hear the howl Of frantic …
Destructor We have the initiative to kill You will be the prey…
Die in the Night He thrives on brutal sport Takes pleasure from the pain Murd…
Dog Eat Dog You have the right to remain silent But who the…
Dying To Live He's the evil in the angel The black inside the light The…
Enemy Lines You spit lies in my face You always run me down I'll…
Evil Omen Evil omen [x4] Face anger At the end of time Phantom li…
Evil Sinner As I look into a dark & lonely night I look…
Executioner A thousand years of severed heads Crashes down, you're about…
Eyes In The Sky Piercing through the darkness Hiding in the day Looking for …
Hangman Hangman [x2] Slayer of mutants has summoned you to fall …
Heavy Metal Maniac Heavy metal maniac!!!!…
I Am The Beast Don't try to run I've got you in my claws Grip of…
I Wanna Be King Hold tough, stand my ground Play alone, won't play the clown…
In Mortal Fear Die For sanctuary Break the chains And rule again Die …
Intruders Fighters, igniters A storm of intruders Defenders are chosen…
Invasion / Waiting In The Dark You are the prowler The one with killing eyes You're in th…
Iron Dogs Lusting for rock in the streel spitting blood all around Fe…
Let Us Pray I don't understand it Why we must be slaughtered dead For Ki…
Live Fast Die Young Thunder is my sound As I'm burning' through' the town Wind's…
Living Evil He comes from nowhere He can burn like the sun He's in…
Long Live The Loud I burn down the highway My music is loud Gone past all…
Martial Law Ashes to ashes, dust to dust Martial law is ready to…
Massacre Mountain Locked in the dark Hell take you back Burden of sin Tortu…
Metal Crusaders Rise up! The end is near, it's fast and loud Shout it! Never…
Mission Destroy Put through' the grinder but we survived Why can't you see…
Mistress of Evil She's a killer, she's out to get you You're a victim…
No Life No Future Making a mark carved out of steel For all of the…
O.T.T Does things for shock effect Oh Yeah! He takes the cake Pict…
Playin' Wih Fire We've got the power To take the world by storm Placing wheel…
Pounding Metal Goin' to the show pounding your fists to the air Heads…
Predator The raging worlds collide By tyrants doomed to die Break dow…
Rain Of Terror Something is blowing in the wind A chill rips up your…
Ready To Rock I fall out of bed Bang my head on the bedroom…
Ritual Death Screams can be heard from a distant place BLOOD SPILLS, it…
Rot The Devil King Defiant, relentless Refuse to die In shadows, oblivion Th…
Rule With An Iron Fist Die for the master We are the keepers of the faith Die…
Sacred War Invincible warriors -lead the nation Striking with vengeance…
Saxons of the Fire Battle weary Saxons fight the fight to grip the north Studde…
Scream Bloody Murder You don't know what you do to me My love knows…
Scream In The Night How can you escape them when they're hiding in the…
Screams From The Gallow The kings torment the law They'll chose to kill us all Devou…
Shadow of the Cross Children of tomorrow You're living a lie Victims of their fi…
Shout it Out I see invaders comin' Runnin' over the hill No time to sound…
Smashin 'Em Down Up to the front screaming with rage Fists to the air…
Stand Up and Fight Did your parents ever tell you to stay away From rock…
Sudden Impact Battles of death are upon us Burning at a constant pace Dest…
Suicide Overdose It lives in the blackened night It lurks in the valley…
Swords Of Darkness Scorching through the icy skies, filled with manic rage Batt…
The Dark Command In the still of the night Innocence prevails without a…
The Punisher One man disaster One man death row The punisher rising De…
The Second Coming Out on the wings of terror Tonight I'm goin' back Feel the…
Thrash Speed Burn Thrash speed burn [x2] Volume has risen crank it Screami…
Under Attack His hand takes grip on the back of your neck Frozen…
Victims Of Sacrifice On this night the ritual begins Unholy terror deadly sin The…
Violator Forbidden on the eve of the holocaust Imprisoned by the ment…
Violence & Force Living in fear in the ditches at the front Fighting for…
Wake Up Screaming When the day turns to night I'm sweating with fright As the…
War Is Hell It was the dawn of a new day smoke rings…
Weapons Of Mass Destruction Rivals break and then destroy Kings of time with deadly forc…