Heavy Metal Maniac
Exciter · 1983
57 min · 14 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal
A relentless barrage of fast riffs and aggressive vocals that define early speed metal's raw energy.
Heavy Metal Maniac is an album by Exciter, released in 1983. A relentless barrage of fast riffs and aggressive vocals that define early speed metal's raw energy. 'Heavy Metal Maniac' is notable for its influence on the burgeoning speed and thrash metal movements, inspiring bands like Metallica and Slayer. It received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as a key work within the early heavy metal landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Heavy Metal Maniac sound like?
A relentless barrage of fast riffs and aggressive vocals that define early speed metal's raw energy. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.
What makes Heavy Metal Maniac by Exciter notable?
'Heavy Metal Maniac' is notable for its influence on the burgeoning speed and thrash metal movements, inspiring bands like Metallica and Slayer. It received critical acclaim upon release, often cited as a key work within the early heavy metal landscape. Released on January 14, 1983, 'Heavy Metal Maniac' was Exciter's debut album, establishing them as pioneers of the speed metal genre. This album set the stage for their subsequent projects and solidified their place in the Canadian heavy metal scene following their formation in 1980.
How many songs are on Heavy Metal Maniac?
Heavy Metal Maniac has 14 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Holocaust 1:39
- 2 Stand Up and Fight Standout 2:47
- 3 Heavy Metal Maniac Standout 3:47
- 4 Iron Dogs Standout 5:58
- 5 Mistress of Evil 5:13
- 6 Under Attack 4:17
- 7 Rising of the Dead 3:32
- 8 Black Witch 6:59
- 9 Cry of the Banshee 3:47
- 10 World War III 3:41
- 11 Evil Sinner 4:58
- 12 Interview # 1A 1:36
- 13 Interview # 1B 7:09
- 14 Interview # 2 1:41
Release Date
January 14, 1983
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
57 min 10 sec
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