Long Live the Loud
Exciter · 1985
54 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal
Fast-paced riffs and aggressive vocals deliver an unrelenting heavy metal experience that defines the genre's raw energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Long Live the Loud — The title track epitomizes the spirit of the album with its high-octane energy and anthemic chorus, encapsulating the band's mission to celebrate heavy metal.
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I Am the Beast — This track features complex guitar work and powerful lyrics that embody themes of aggression and identity, making it a standout display of Exciter's musical prowess.
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Victims of Sacrifice — With its dark narrative and relentless tempo, this song showcases the band's ability to blend storytelling with intense instrumentation, making it a fan favorite.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- fast-paced adrenaline-fueled energy
- cathartic release of aggression
- short bursts of intense tracks
- live performance excitement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow, relaxed sounds
- want lengthy introspective pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, Long Live the Loud is Exciter's third studio album, following their breakthrough record Heavy Metal Maniac. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation within the speed metal scene, further developing their aggressive sound and intricate musicianship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Annihilator· Overkill· Kreator
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fall Out 1:53
- 2 Long Live the Loud 4:18
- 3 I Am the Beast 4:49
- 4 Victims of Sacrifice 4:55
- 5 Beyond the Gates of Doom 5:05
- 6 Sudden Impact 4:02
- 7 Born to Die 6:01
- 8 Wake Up Screaming 9:56
- 9 Feel the Knife 2:55
- 10 Violence & Force (live) 4:24
- 11 Pounding Metal (live) 6:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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