Former EXCITER Guitarist JOHN RICCI Reveals Lineup For New Band POWERRAGE; New Album Coming In 2025

John Ricci, the former guitarist, founding member, and main songwriter for Exciter, recently announced that he has formed a powerful new band, Powerrage.

Today, Ricci reveals the lineup for the band. Powerrage includes Ricci alongside bassist Todd Pilon (ex-Witchkiller), vocalist Jacques Belanger, who appeared on the Exciter albums The Dark Command, Blood Of Tyrants and New Testament, and dynamic new drummer Lucas Dery, who emerged from the Canadian metal scene.

Powerrage will release their new album in summer/fall 2025. Stay tuned for further details.