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The Exploited's Wattie Buchan Suffers Heart Attack On Stage

posted Feb 14, 2014 at 3:03 PM by xFiruath.  (5 Comments)

The British punk legends in The Exploited, who signed to Nuclear Blast earlier this year, are forced to cancel upcoming tour dates with label mates Hatebreed and stop all activities till May 2014.

Singer Wattie Buchan suffered a heart attack on stage during the band's concert last night (Thursday, February 13th) in Lisbon, Portugal during the "Tour Of Chaos" with Hatebreed and Napalm Death. The Exploited issued the following statement:

"We are sorry to say that due to a severe illness that Wattie can't continue with the tour. He will be in hospital for at least a week. Thanks for all the get-well messages. Much appreciated. Regards."

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5 Comments on "Wattie Buchan Suffers Heart Attack On Stage"

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1. Diamond Oz writes:

Damn! Hope he gets better soon. One of my all time favourite punk vocalists and bands.

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2. eriqdeads writes:

Me and Exploited Barmy Army from Indonesia hope you getting well... Don't forget come to Indonesia AGAIN...

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3. be nut writes:

all the best mate,speedy recovery.

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4. KMADD writes:

Yeah i hope he recovers that heart shiit is no joke.

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5. Liam dunsby writes:

Wattie hope you get better up and at em

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