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Exciter

Exciter · 1988

41 min · 10 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

Aggressive riffs and high-octane energy define this relentless heavy metal album, showcasing speed and intensity.

Exciter is an album by Exciter, released in 1988. Aggressive riffs and high-octane energy define this relentless heavy metal album, showcasing speed and intensity. 'Exciter' received considerable acclaim within the heavy metal community, contributing to the band's reputation as pioneers of speed metal. While it did not achieve mainstream chart success, its raw energy and aggressive sound influenced a generation of thrash metal bands emerging at the time. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Exciter sound like?

Aggressive riffs and high-octane energy define this relentless heavy metal album, showcasing speed and intensity. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Exciter by Exciter notable?

'Exciter' received considerable acclaim within the heavy metal community, contributing to the band's reputation as pioneers of speed metal. While it did not achieve mainstream chart success, its raw energy and aggressive sound influenced a generation of thrash metal bands emerging at the time. Released in 1988, 'Exciter' marked Exciter's third studio album during a time when they were solidifying their place in the speed metal scene. This album followed their previous release, 'Unveiling the Wicked', and showcased a continued evolution in their sound and lyrical themes.

How many songs are on Exciter?

Exciter has 10 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·41:12

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Scream Bloody Murder Standout 4:40
  • 2 Back in the Light 3:33
  • 3 Ready to Rock Standout 4:17
  • 4 O.T.T. 3:59
  • 5 I Wanna Be King 4:22
  • 6 Enemy Lines 3:59
  • 7 Dying to Live Standout 4:35
  • 8 Playin’ Wih Fire 4:33
  • 9 Eyes in the Sky 4:54
  • 10 Termination 2:16

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

41 min 12 sec