Exciter | |
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![]() Exciter performing in 2018 | |
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Also known as | Hell Razor (1978–1980)[1] |
Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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Members | Daniel Dekay Dan Beehler Allan James Johnson |
Past members | John Ricci Rob Malnati Brian McPhee David Ledden Jeff McDonald Marc Charron Jacques Belanger Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter Rob "Clammy" Cohen Rik Charron |
Website | longlivetheloud |
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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.