Excel

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Excel

Excel’s music propels forward with relentless precision, driven by rapid-fire rhythms and complex time signatures that create a palpable tension throughout.

thrash metal

United States Est. 1983
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The song

“Tapping Into the Emotional Void”

Engaging track that showcases their energetic style and intricate musicianship, serving as a strong introduction.

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The Joke's on You

The Joke's on You

1989

Engaging track that showcases their energetic style and intricate musicianship, serving as a strong introduction.
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About Excel

Excel matters for their pivotal role in reshaping the thrash metal landscape, infusing it with an unmistakable sense of urgency and punk-inspired ethos.
Their music resonates deeply within a community that values raw intensity and technical prowess, pushing the genre's boundaries while maintaining an underground spirit.
Their music resonates deeply within a community that values raw intensity and technical prowess, pushing the genre's boundaries while maintaining an underground spirit. This has made them essential listening for those seeking a bridge between the aggressive energy of metal and the rebellious attitude of punk. Their approach is marked by tightly woven riffs that emphasize both speed and rhythmic complexity, creating an intricate interplay that captures listeners' attention. Excel’s performance style exudes a visceral energy, often driving audiences into frenzied mosh pits where the lines between musician and listener blur. This interactive atmosphere cultivates a sense of belonging among fans, as they become part of a collective experience rather than mere spectators. Lyrically, Excel often explores themes of societal disillusionment and personal struggle, crafting narratives that resonate with a generation grappling with its identity. Their writing approach balances irony with sincerity, using vivid imagery to provoke thought while still connecting on an emotional level. The storytelling often feels direct yet layered, leaving space for interpretation amidst the intensity.

6 studio albums· 9 total releases· 3 decades· United States

Full discography

Excel's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

9 releases • 6 albums • 1 EP • 1985–2018
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EPs (1)

Personal Onslaught Demo album by Excel

Personal Onslaught Demo

1985

Live (3)

Live 1985-1992 album by Excel

Live 1985-1992

2018

Live in Philadelphia-PA album by Excel

Live in Philadelphia-PA

Live at the Nighttown, Rotterdam album by Excel

Live at the Nighttown, Rotterdam

Singles (2)

Excel/Shrine album by Excel

Excel/Shrine

1995

Blaze Some Hate album by Excel

Blaze Some Hate

1989

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