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Unveiling the Wicked

Exciter · 1986

43 min · 9 tracks · heavy metal · thrash metal · speed metal

A relentless barrage of speed metal riffs and aggressive vocals that embody the raw energy of the genre.

Unveiling the Wicked is an album by Exciter, released in 1986. A relentless barrage of speed metal riffs and aggressive vocals that embody the raw energy of the genre. This album is significant for its contribution to the speed metal genre, influencing countless bands that followed. It received notable attention for tracks like 'Living Evil,' which showcased the band's signature sound and helped them gain a loyal fanbase, despite not achieving mainstream commercial success. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Unveiling the Wicked sound like?

A relentless barrage of speed metal riffs and aggressive vocals that embody the raw energy of the genre. Rooted in heavy metal and thrash metal.

What makes Unveiling the Wicked by Exciter notable?

This album is significant for its contribution to the speed metal genre, influencing countless bands that followed. It received notable attention for tracks like 'Living Evil,' which showcased the band's signature sound and helped them gain a loyal fanbase, despite not achieving mainstream commercial success. Released in January 1986, 'Unveiling the Wicked' was Exciter's third studio album, following their breakthrough with 'Heavy Metal Maniac' in 1983. At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the Canadian metal scene, pushing the boundaries of speed metal with increasingly aggressive soundscapes.

How many songs are on Unveiling the Wicked?

Unveiling the Wicked has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Tracklist

9 tracks·43:47

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Breakdown the Walls Standout 6:39
  • 2 Brainstorm 1:32
  • 3 Die in the Night 4:11
  • 4 (I Hate) School Rules Standout 3:57
  • 5 Shout It Out 4:39
  • 6 Invasion / Waiting in the Dark 5:40
  • 7 Living Evil Standout 6:53
  • 8 Live Fast, Die Young 3:52
  • 9 Mission Destroy 6:21

Release Date

January 1, 1986

Artist Origin

Canada

Runtime

43 min 47 sec