Exciter (band)

Exciter
Exciter performing in 2018
Exciter performing in 2018
Background information
Also known asHell Razor (1978–1980)[1]
OriginOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Genres
Years active
  • 1978–1989
  • 1991–1993
  • 1996–present
Labels
MembersDaniel Dekay
Dan Beehler
Allan James Johnson
Past membersJohn Ricci
Rob Malnati
Brian McPhee
David Ledden
Jeff McDonald
Marc Charron
Jacques Belanger
Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter
Rob "Clammy" Cohen
Rik Charron
Websitelonglivetheloud.com

Exciter is a Canadian speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, formed in 1978. Named after a song by Judas Priest,[2] they are considered to be one of the first speed metal bands[3] and cited as a seminal influence on the thrash metal genre. Exciter was heavily influenced by a variety of bands, including Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Deep Purple, Scorpions, Iron Maiden, Motörhead, Rush, Jethro Tull and Grand Funk Railroad.[4][5] Despite many changes in personnel, as well as two break-ups (first in 1989 and again in 1993), Exciter has managed to keep a small but dedicated following over the years.

  1. ^ "Interviews". Old.mirgilus.com. Archived from the original on June 24, 2021. Retrieved July 17, 2021.
  2. ^ "Interviews". Old.mirgilus.com. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  3. ^ "Exciter | Biography & History". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 24, 2019. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
  4. ^ "Exciter - Similar Artists". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
  5. ^ "EXCITER interview by Altars Of Metal magazine". Altarsofmetal.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 21, 2019.