Exciter is a speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Despite many changes in personnel, they have managed to keep a small but dedicated following for over 25 years.
In 1978 the band Hell Razor formed in Ottawa ON,Canada. The band consisted of John Ricci (guitars), Dan Beehler (drums) and Allan James Johnson (bass). In 1980 they changed their name to Exciter and recorded a demo which they then sent to Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records. Varney included one song from it, "World War III", on the compilation album US Metal Volume II in 1982. Shortly after that Exciter were signed to Shrapel Records. In 1983 they released their debut album, Heavy Metal Maniac.
Members
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Dan Beehlermembranophone, lead vocals, original
Alan Johnsonbass guitar, original
Daniel Dekayelectric guitar
John Ricciguitar, original
Rik Charronmembranophone
Rob "Clammy" Cohenbass guitar
Jacques Bélangerlead vocals
Kenny Winterlead vocals
Marc Charronbass guitar
Brian McPheeguitar
Jeff Macdonaldbass guitar
Rob Malnatilead vocals
David Leddenbass guitar
Paul Champagnebass guitar
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Discography
1984
1988
1997
2000
2004
2010
