Guitarist John Ricci of Canadian thrash metal pioneers EXCITER has released the following statement to BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
"Great news to all EXCITER fans worldwide: myself and original [EXCITER] members Dan Beehler [drums, vocals] and Allan Johnson [bass] have officially reunited! We intend [on] performing our bone-crushing, neck-snapping speed metal in as many countries that will have us!
"To celebrate our long-anticipated reunion, our first confirmed gig will be at the Keep It True festival in Lauda-Konigshofen, Germany, April 24, 2015. We hope to see you there! Our performance will consist of all the classics that established EXCITER as one of the pioneers of speed and thrash. New material and a new release will eventually follow.
"I also want to comment on my so-called 'retirement' which was posted on various sites on February 24 by the former EXCITER members. I just want to say I never said I was going to retire. In my opinion, this retirement announcement was fabricated exaggeration. What I did say is that 'I need a break from music' due to some rebellious behaviour from one of the musicians in the band. So, at this point, all that B.S. is behind me and I am now focusing on delivering some new ear-splitting, brain-rattling METAL with Dan and Allan!
"I want to thank all the loyal and dedicated fans and music industry individuals that contacted me during this false retirement statement and offering their support and a positive outcome to a situation that was non-repairable.
"Hope to see you soon with 'horns high and fists in the air!'"
The original EXCITER lineup recorded three classic albums in the 1980s — "Heavy Metal Maniac" (1983), "Violence & Force" (1984) and "Long Live the Loud" (1985) — before Ricci left he group and was replaced by Brian McPhee.
EXCITER's latest album, "Death Machine", which featured Ricci as the sole remaining original member, was released on October 29, 2010 via Massacre Records.
Read more at http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/original-exciter-lineup-reunites/#tgjoh16u0ukJU9zc.99
corplhicks Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:10 am
Thrasher73 Much Cooler than the other 72
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:12 am
Sweet!
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:17 am
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:59 am
Great ! And coincidentally,I'm listening to Bryond The Gates Of Doom right now.
thejokeriv Metal is my Life
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:14 am
Excellent!!!! New album would be good....
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:18 am
Cool. Always dug these guys.
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krokus Metal is in my blood
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:46 am
Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Sat Apr 12, 2014 11:27 am
Painkiller wrote:
I saw this an hour ago. I just hope there's no fighting between the two groups for rights to the name. Does anyone know if John Ricci or any of the other two original members have rights to use it?
I'd say it's safe to assume there would be no issue. John Ricci has been using the Exciter name for 20+ years with no objections (that I know of). Having Dan Beehler back would only strengthen his claim, IMO.
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Gilbert Metal is Forever
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:05 pm
Great news. I became a fan thanks to nolifetilmetal.
Die in the night is one of my all time favourite tracks.
Cant wait for some new material.
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:25 pm
I'm excited about Exciter reuniting, it's so exciting !
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Sat Apr 12, 2014 3:33 pm
Sort of cool news. I actually think they had a great bass player in Clammy. Cool that Dan Beehler is back, but bummer about Clammy losing his position in Exciter.
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:38 pm
My introduction to this band was I might check out anything new they put out..
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Subject: Re: Exciter Reunites!!! Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:24 pm
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Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:55 am
I might check out anything new they put out..