Group

Exciter

Exciter is a Canadian speed metal band from Ottawa, Ontario, formed in 1978. Named after a song by Judas Priest, they are considered to be one of the first speed metal bands 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…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Canada
Founded
1980
Genres
Labels
Roadrunner Records
Steamhammer
Irond
Osmose Productions
Music for Nations
Last updated: April 12th, 2018

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