Exciter
Formed: 1978
From:
Ottawa,
Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Exciter News
Below is our complete Exciter news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Exciter Splits With Osmose Productions
Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER have parted ways with France's Osmose Productions. The band is currently seeking a new label home for the release of the group's upcoming CD, entitled "Thrash Speed Burn".
EXCITER last fall announced the addition of Brooklyn, New York-based singer Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter to the group's ranks. "After holding auditions this past summer, the band was blown away with Kenny's three-and-a-half-octave range, delivered with tremendous intensity and conviction," the band previously said in a statement.
Kenny "Metal Mouth" Winter has issued the following statement regarding his addition to the band:
"A big hello to all EXCITER fans worldwide! I want to take a moment to thank John, Clammy and Rik for their support and for the opportunity that has been given to me to perpetuate the legacy of EXCITER. I also want to thank all the fans that have expressed their salutations and support without even having heard my voice. Your acceptance has been overwhelming (literally)!
"I have become aware that there are fans out there that are concerned and/or skeptical about the upcoming album and the direction that it might take with me at the mic. Believe me, guys, I know I have big shoes to fill. To follow in the footsteps of Dan and Jacques will be no easy task, but I intend to storm every continent with the confidence and conviction of an electrical storm. Make no mistake - I-AM-METAL!!!"
Vocalist Jacques Belanger left EXCITER for the third and final time last spring "due to differences of opinion on many issues," according to a press release.
EXCITER's latest CD is "New Testament - Coven of Re-Recorded Classics", a collection of reworked early songs which was released in June 2004 through Osmose Productions.
Montreal Metal Massacre Fest 2005 Details
The Montreal Metal Massacre fest 2005 will be held at Spectrum in Montreal on December 10th, at 6pm. Bands playing include RAZOR, PILEDRIVER, ANVIL, EXCITER, DBC, AGGRESSION, and LYING TRUTH. Tickets are $32,99 + tax in advance online at ticketpro.ca or by phone for Montreal: 908-9090. Outside Montreal: 1-866-908-9090. Tickets are also sold in stores such as:
In Montreal: Soundcentral, profusion, cdément, freeson.
In Quebec city: Rock star recs
In Ottawa: Vertigo recs
In 3 rivers: L'oreille cassée
At the door: $34,99 + tax
Exciter To Have Four Albums Reissued
Canadian thrash heroes Exciter are to have four albums re-issued by Megaforce on July 4. The records in question are 'Heavy Metal Maniac', 'Long Live The Loud', 'Unveiling The Wicked' and 'Violence And Force'. All will come with bonus tracks.
Anvil, Exciter, Vicious Rumors To Play Tradate
Tris of aces from USA for Cultural Association Orpheus: Anvil, Exciter and Vicious Rumors confirmed their shows at Tradate Iron Fest 2005! Finally 3 so much appreciated bands are back in Italy for really awsome gigs!
Other bands confirmed:
Brainstorm
Destruction
Eurosmith
Gotthard
Necrodeath
Pink Cream 69
Rage
Saxon
White Skull
Dream Theater Confirmed For Graspop Metal Meeting
Dream Theater are the latest band confirmed for the Graspop Metal Meeting festival, set to take place June 24-26 in Dessel, Belgium. Also scheduled to perform at the 10th-anniversary edition of the festival are Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Axel Rudi Pell, Grave Digger, Suicidal Tendencies and Exciter. More confirmations will be announced soon.
Steel Attack And Exciter To Tour Europe
Steel Attack, Exciter, and a yet-to-be announced third band are set to tour Europe. Here are the confirmed tour dates:
08.10.2004 D-Osnabrück, Tor 3
09.10.2004 NL-Tilburg, 013
10.10.2004 NL-Zaandam, Kade
11.10.2004 D-Essen, Zeche Carl
12.10.2004 D-Berlin, K17
13.10.2004 D-Trier, ExHaus
14.10.2004 D-Heidelberg, Schwimmbad Musikclub
15.10.2004 Italy, t.b.a.
16.10.2004 CH-Winterthur/Zürich, Alte Kaserne
17.10.2004 B-Vosselaar, Biebob
UPDATE: The third band is said to be Black Abyss.