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Violence & Force

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What moron decided to release this disc without the complete track listing? The omission of songs on a disc that's only around 30 minutes long is inexcusable. After waiting for nearly a decade for this album to be released on CD, I was disappointed in a major way that the song "Evil Sinner" was omitted. I'm sorry I wasted my money on this version, especially if there's a complete version just a few months away from release. C'mon, Megaforce, grow a brain!

The above review is not at all accurate. I am the prducer/engineer that re-mastered much of the Exciter catalogue that IS YET un-released. The cd (violence and force) that this above reviewer talks about WAS NOT MASTERED BY JEFF WATERS (myself). It is merely a re-release with bonus material but Jeff Waters DID NOT re-master this title. The "Waters-re-mastered" Exciter titles will come out in 2005 on Mega-Force Records.

Just want to clarify this mis-information; the NEW Waters Exciter re-masters are far superior to the old original titles.

Jeff Waters

When talking about the thrash heyday of the early 80's, Canada's pioneers of rage, Exciter, takes a back seat to no one! Playing a distinct, rabid Motorhead/Anvil/Raven style, Exciter just about reduces your stereo into a pile of rubble in the process. Releasing their 2nd album after their MONSTROUS debut (perfectly titled "Heavy Metal Maniac"), "Violence & Force" devastated the underground with a show of power, energy and most of all, a love of playing thrash/heavy metal. "Scream In the Night", "Saxons of The Fire" and the absolute metal anthem/classic, "Pounding Metal", complete with cheesy sound effects of chains crashing down on the floor(!), rage and clearly show passion and devotion to the scene and all it stands (stood) for. Bassist Alan Johnson anchors the mayhemic, absolutely volcanic guitar rhythms and solos laid down by John Ricci, but drummer/vocalist obliterates his drum kit and proceeds to shred his vocal chords, so intense is his drumming and screaming. In fact, the enthusiasm and energy displayed here is EXACTLY what today's metal scene is missing. Too many bands today just seem to go through the motions, and seem to play strictly for themselves and the money. Exciter's first 3 albums (their 3rd was the awesome "Long Live The Loud") showcased a band firmly set on taking over the world with just sheer musical muscle. Too bad they ran into many personel problems and music companies that meddled with the band's sound until they broke up. Today's Exciter clearly shows a band grasping for the past and doesn't hold a candle to the excitement they once created back in '83. This is an essential, totally classic thrash metal release that must be included in any thrash fan's collection.

If you like thrash, this is a must have. In fact their first three cds are all essential. Pure pounding metal.

EXCITER-"Violence And Force" LP(1984) is one of the true early thrash metal classics of the 80's. It is an essential addition to any true metalhead's collection. Unfortunately, this CD is NOT the definitive version of this Canadian masterpiece. The fifth track on the original LP "Evil Sinner" is MISSING from this CD version. It wouldn't be such a big deal if we were dealing with a weak song, but "Evil Sinner" is my FAVORITE track on the whole album and it is inexcusable that it was left off. "Evil Sinner" features one of the most over-the-top vocal performances in metal history. Truly screaming SO high that even Rob Halford and the boys from Judas Priest would run for cover. So just wait until a complete CD version of "Violence and Force" is released, or better yet, pick up an original on vinyl or cassette. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THE SCREAMING WRATH OF THE EVIL SINNER!!! Long live Dan Beehler!!! Rivaled only by Larry Portelli of BLESSED DEATH for sheer screaming OTT thrash vocal mayhem!!!

"Evil Sinner" can be found on the re-issue of "Heavy Metal Maniac" which you should have already.

Great album, just as good as their first. This is true metal.

Exciter was a band that never hit it big but should have. John Ricci shreds while Dan Beehler pounds metal (drums) and sings all at the same time. Classic Exciter is Heavy Metal Maniac, Violence and Force, and Long Live the Loud. All three are excellent and a must if you can find them. I was lucky enough to see them in concert in Denver, CO back in 1984. They were awesome.

Exciter's second album and by far the best. The lead singer is the drummer ala Rush. Fast, pounding and complete 80's heavy. Had the vinyl in 84' and just got the CD in 2010. Thx Megaforce for re-releasing this classic in 2005. Buy it while you can.

I don't know why Exciter never became as big as Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, etc. in the 80s thrash metal scene. They were awesome. Violence & Force, their 2nd album, is incredible. I don't know which I like better between this one or the first album, Heavy Metal Maniacs. I guess it's too close to call. (Note to whom it may concern, the song "Evil Sinner" can be found on the Heavy Metal Maniacs CD.) If you are into bands like Exodus, Slayer, Mercyful Fate... Exciter is a must-listen. I highly recommend Violence & Force to any metalhead.

Tracklist:

1. Oblivion
2. Violence And Force
3. Scream In The Night
4. Pounding Metal
5. Destructor
6. Swords Of Darkness
7. Delivering To The Master
8. Saxons Of The Fire
9. War Is Hell