The Exploited

The Exploited
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The Exploited's lead vocalist Wattie Buchan performing.
Background information
Origin Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres
Hardcore punk crossover thrash street punk anarcho punk punk rock
Years active 1979–present
Labels
Nuclear Blast Secret Rough Justice Captain Oi! Exploited
Associated acts
The Blood Uncles Square Peg Goodbye Mr. Mackenzie The Satellites The Skroteez Xtract Discharge Charged GBH The Exposed Roadside Medicine Strychnine Burlesque
Website www.the-exploited.net
Members Wattie Buchan - vocals
Wullie Buchan - drums
Irish Rob - bass
Matt Justice (Matt McGuire) - guitar
Past members (See former members)
The Exploited is a Scottish punk rock band from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in 1979.[1] Formed in Edinburgh by Stevie Ross and Terry Buchan and later joined by ex-soldier Wattie Buchan (Terry's brother), they signed to Secret Records in March 1981[2] and released their debut EP Army Life. The album Punks Not Dead followed in the same year.[2] Despite many lineup changes, Wattie Buchan has remained as the leader. In 2012 the band started writing material for a new album.[3]