The Exploited

About

The Exploited: Still Screaming After All These Years. Formed in the decaying industrial heartland of Edinburgh, Scotland, The Exploited aren't just punk; they're a raw, unfiltered embodiment of its confrontational spirit. Emerging in the early '80s, their sound, a brutal fusion of hardcore punk aggression and Oi! anthemic power, immediately set them apart. Think Discharge meets Motörhead in a back alley brawl. Led by the iconic, ever-controversial Wattie Buchan, whose spiky, blood-red mohawk has become synonymous with punk rebellion, the band quickly rose from the underground, their debut album, *Punks Not Dead*, a defiant statement of intent. While many of their contemporaries softened with age, The Exploited doubled down on their uncompromising stance, spitting venom at Thatcherism, authority, and complacency. Their consistent touring and relentless energy cemented their status as punk stalwarts, influencing generations of bands from street punk outfits to thrash metal pioneers. While internal line-up changes have been frequent, Wattie remains the unwavering nucleus, ensuring that The Exploited continue to deliver their politically charged fury to packed venues worldwide. Their ongoing presence on the touring circuit, even after Wattie’s well-publicized health issues, proves that for The Exploited, the fight is far from over.