EXCITER one of the pioneers of an unique style, one of the greatest bands on the planet who have released one of the best albums of all time, "Heavy Metal Maniac" and now after a few hang ups and changes of members they are back together with their classic line up, Dan Beehler, John Ricci, Alan Johnson, it has taken more than twenty years for this to happen, for me it is like a dream being fulfilled, EXCITER was the first foreign Metal band to play in Brazil, back in 1986, but at that opportunity John Ricci wasn't in the band but nevertheless they did made history back then and so EXCITER is a very special band to us all here in Brazil.
Tonight EXCITER would be sharing the stage with a very cool band BRUTAL TRUTH, this was their first time in Brazil and despite the fact that I had seen them before in Europe in 1993 I was very excited to see them again, BRUTAL TRUTH rules!
When EXCITER stood on the stage the crowd was in ecstasy, people came as far as Argentina to see them together once again, full house around 900 maniacs came from everywhere to worship their heroes.
"The Holocaust" followed by "Stand Up And Fight" awesome stuff, John Ricci's guitar has an unique sound, so sharp as a razor and so fucking heavy, these trio really know how to play loud music, Heavy Metal Maniac" everyone sang it along, Dan is awesome, his voice and his skills on the drum, he is one of the best for sure, "Black Witch" I could not believe it, neither could the crowd, we all sang it together and Alan on the bass played liked a true maniac!!! very cool indeed!
Dan is very charismatic as well, spoke to the crowd and screamed like a maniac, yes we are indeed, "Violence And Force" that's right, what a great show it was, despite the sound not be the best one and the venue quite bad as well it did not matter much for EXCITER because they managed to deliver an awesome performance, I am really glad the true EXCITER is back and stronger than ever, if you have the chance to see them don't think twice go for it.
Luckily I will have the chance to see them again in 2015 here in my town and for sure our show its going to be much better than this one. "Long Live The Loud" and the crowd went berserk with the last song for the night "Screaming In The Night" and we did it!!
Setlist
1. The Holocaust
2. Stand Up And Fight
3. Heavy Metal Maniac
4. Black Witch
5. Violence And Force
6. Rise Of The Dead
7. Pounding Metal
8. John Crazy guitar solo
9. Beyond The Gates Of Doom
10. Long Live The Loud
11. I am The Beast
12. Screaming In The Night
After an amazing performance by EXCITER it was BRUTAL TRUTH's turn to end a memorable night with golden keys, rumour has it that this would be their last tour before they call it a day, I really hope not because BRUTAL TRUTH is a great band, an amazing band with very cool and down to earth guys, whatever you guys do I truly wish you all nothing but the best!
When they came to the stage some of the crowd were gone, how dare they not show BRUTAL TRUTH a bit of respect, I just can't understand some people.
Nevermind those losers, first track did suit them very well "Birth Of Ignorance" a total blast showing what BRUTAL TRUTH is all about, Kevin Sharp vocals always good and sharp, Dan Lilker on the bass always being cool and amazing, heavy as fuck, "Stench Of Profit" Richard always perfect on the drums, what an amazing drummer, kicked asses, full energy, I had seen them in London in 1993 and they still just as good as back them, fucking rules.
O'Hare on the guitars did a great job, very sharp guitars, crazy solos, "Sugar Daddy", maybe I need a therapist, hahaha. Great performance by "Brutal Truth" yet again, despite the bad sound, it was far too loud with lots of distortion but they still managed to pull thru!
The Clash Club sucks, I have to say, too many security guys around, too many rules and dont's, really sucks and also they had a curfew, that's right, the bands had to finish as soon as possible because at 11pm they had funk bands playing.
BRUTAL TRUTH thank you very much for everything!!! same to EXCITER!! Because of you I do exist, proud to be a Metalhead!!!
Setlist:
1.Birth Of Ignorance
2. Stench Of Profit
3. Sugar Daddy
4. Get A Therapist
5. Malice
6. Simple Math
7. End Time
8. Fuck Cancer
9. Celebratory Gunfire
10. Evolution Through Revolution
11. Branded
12. Addicted
13. Godplayer
14. I See Red
15. Dementia
16. K.A.P.
17. Vision
18. Walking Corpse
19. Collateral Damage
20. Denial Of existence
21. Time
22. lII Neglect
23. Choice Of A New Generation
24. I Killed My Family
