The Exploited

The Exploited are a Scottish punk band formed in Edinburgh in 1979, widely recognized as one of the pioneering acts of the UK street punk and Oi! movement. Fronted by founding member Wattie Buchan, the band built their reputation on raw, aggressive sound, confrontational lyrics, and a fiercely anti-establishment attitude that captured the disillusionment of late-70s and early-80s Britain. Their iconic mohawks and studded leather aesthetic helped define the visual identity of punk for a generation.

With classic releases like "Punk's Not Dead" and "Troops of Tomorrow," The Exploited became a cornerstone of the second-wave punk scene, influencing countless bands in the punk, hardcore, and crossover thrash genres that followed. Despite lineup changes over the decades, Wattie Buchan has remained the band's constant driving force, keeping their uncompromising sound and DIY punk ethos alive for longtime fans and new generations of listeners.

Known for their high-energy live shows and unapologetic embrace of punk's rebellious spirit, The Exploited continue to represent the enduring legacy of UK punk rock. Their influence extends far beyond their original era, having left a lasting mark on the broader punk and metal scenes worldwide.