EXCITER UNVEILING THE WICKED MFN Music for Nations 12" VINYL LP ALBUM

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Side Heavy: MPO, What I'm looking for

Side metal: MFN 61 B1 no tunnels

 

 

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Collectors information / Album Description: 

This is the fourth studio album by the Canadian speed metal band Exciter, this is the original through Music for Nations release from 1986

Music Genre:

  		Speed/Thrash Metal 

Album Production information:

 

The album: "EXCITER - Unveiling the Wicked" was produced by: Guy Bidmead for Hooligan Productions

  Guy Bidmead, producer and sound engineer has worked on the vinyl albums for several Hard Rock/Heavy Metal bands during the 1980s. These bands include: Motorhead, Wildfire, Trojan, Warfare, Exciter, Deaf Dealer, Coroner, Vanadium.

Recorded at Britannia Row Studios, London,England

Graham Meek - Sound Engineer

Mez - Album artwork

MEZ Full-name "Mez Meredith" has done the album artwork for half a dozen Heavy Metal album covers. Heavy Metal albums mainy in the period 1983-1986. Some of the bands include Battleaxe, Rogue Male, Virgin Steel, Exciter.

Steve Moss - Photography

Record Label Information:

  		Music For Nations MFN 61 

Media Format:

  		12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

  		1986 Made in France
Band Members and Musicians on: EXCITER - Unveiling the Wicked
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Dan Beehler - vocals, drums

    Dan Beehler - drummer in Hellrazor (Canada) from 1978 until 1980. In 1980 the Hellrazor band was renamed into "Exciter". Around 1993 Dan started his own band: "Beehler".

  • Brian McPhee - guitar

    Brian McPhee - Guitars, played guitars in the Canadian "Jet Black" band together with "Dan Beehler" and "Allan Johnson". he later rejoined Beehler and Johnson and took over the guitar work in the EXCITER band from John Ricci in 1986.

  • Allan Johnson - bass

    Allen James Johnson (Bass) started in 1977 in a band called "Jett Black" and joined Beehler in the Hellrazor, Exciter and Beehler bands.

Track Listing of: "EXCITER - Unveiling the Wicked"

The Songs/tracks on "EXCITER - Unveiling the Wicked" are

  1. Break Down The Walls - 6:39
  2. Brainstorm - 1:32
  3. Die In The Night - 4:12
  4. (I Hate) School Rules - 3:57
  5. Shout It Out - 4:40
  6. Invasion / Waiting In The Dark - 5:41
  7. Living Evil - 6:59
  8. Live Fast, Die Young - 3:54
  9. Mission Destroy - 5:55
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Index of EXCITER 1980s Vinyl Album Discography and Album Cover Gallery

Band Information:

 Exciter is a Canadian speed metal band that was formed in Ottawa in 1978. They are considered to be one of the pioneering bands of the speed and thrash metal genres, and their fast-paced, high-energy music has influenced countless other metal bands over the years.

 Exciter's original lineup consisted of Dan Beehler on drums and vocals, John Ricci on guitar, and Allan Johnson on bass. They released their debut album, "Heavy Metal Maniac," in 1983, which quickly established their signature sound of fast, aggressive riffs and high-pitched, screaming vocals.

 Over the years, Exciter has released a number of acclaimed albums, including "Violence & Force" (1984), "Long Live the Loud" (1985), and "Unveiling the Wicked" (1986). They continued to tour and release new music throughout the 1990s and 2000s, and their influence on the metal scene has remained strong.

 One of the defining characteristics of Exciter's music is their fast, furious playing style. Their songs are filled with lightning-fast riffs, blazing solos, and thundering drum beats that are designed to get the listener's blood pumping. The band's music is not for the faint of heart - it's meant to be played loud and enjoyed at maximum volume.

 In addition to their music, Exciter is also known for their high-energy live performances. The band has played countless shows around the world, and they have built a reputation for delivering electrifying, adrenaline-fueled performances that leave audiences exhausted and satisfied.

 Despite numerous lineup changes over the years, Exciter has remained true to their roots and their commitment to delivering fast, aggressive metal music. They continue to be a major influence on the metal scene, and their legacy is secure as one of the pioneering bands of the speed and thrash metal genres.

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Long Live the Loud (MFN, Netherlands) 12" LP

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Music For Nations MFN 47  , 1985

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Music For Nations MFN 61  , 1986 , France

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Roadrunner RR 9870 , 1983 , Netherlands

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