The Exploited

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The Exploited
Exploited Wattie 01.JPG
Background information
Origin Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres Hardcore punk[1]
Crossover thrash[1][2]
Street punk (early)[3][4]
Oi! (early)[4][5][6]
Years active 1980–present
Labels Nuclear Blast, Secret, Rough Justice, Captain Oi!
Website Official Band Homepage
Members Wattie Buchan - vocals
Irish Rob - bass
Wullie Buchan - drums
Matt McGuire (Matt Justice) - electric guitar
Past members (See below)

The Exploited are a Scottish punk rock band from the second wave of UK punk, formed in 1980. Originally a street punk band, they transformed into a faster hardcore punk band with a heavy political influence. Formed in Edinburgh by ex-soldier Walter ("Wattie") Buchan, they signed to Secret Records in March 1981[7] and released their debut EP Army Life. The album Punks Not Dead followed in the same year.[7] Despite many lineup changes, "Wattie" Buchan has remained as the leader, and the band continued into the 2000s and developed a worldwide following. In 2012 the band started writing material for a new album.[8]

Contents

Career [edit]

1980s [edit]

The Exploited logo

An early line-up comprised Big John Duncan on guitar, Dru Stix (Glen Campbell) on drums, Gary McCormack on bass and Terry Buchan on vocals. After a short time, Terry was removed from the band and his oldest brother, Walter "Wattie" Buchan, took over.[9] Inspired by the first wave of punk rock (Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned),[10] the quartet created a simple, no-frills sound characterized by speed and aggression. In 1980, the group founded its own independent record label, Exploited Record Company, and released their debut EP Army Life, which was number 6 in the indie/independent charts for eight weeks, then was in the top 20 for 18 months.[9][11] They then released another single, "Barmy Army", which jumped into the independent charts and remained there for 53 weeks, peaking at number 4.[9] Their single "Dead Cities" peaked at 31 on the national chart.[11] Their single "Exploited Barmy Army" peaked at number 4 on the independent/indie chart.[11]

A poster for the Exploited.

In March 1981, the band signed to Secret Records, took a month to record their debut "Punks Not Dead",[12] and released the single "Dogs of War", which peaked at number 2 in the independent charts and number 63 in the national charts.[12][13][9] Also in 1981, the band released their first live album, On Stage, recorded during a concert in Edinburgh. Thereafter, the band performed, along with Discharge, Anti-Nowhere League, Anti-Pasti and Chron Gen on a tour called Apocalypse Now, which was recorded and released as a live album. Their album Punks Not Dead, released in April 1981, went to number 20 in May,[14] then number 1 on the Independent Charts.[13][9]

The band released the album Let's Start a War in 1983[15] and Horror Epics in 1985.[16] The album Live at the Whitehouse was recorded in Washington, DC in 1985 at the 9:30 Club and was released in 1986.[9] They also released the studio EP Jesus Is Dead in 1986, following up with Live and Loud, a videography of The Exploited performing around Europe and in the United States. "Sexual Favours", a single from the album Death Before Dishonour, was released in 1987. The album only ranked in the top 200 of the Britain Alternative Music list. The album sold out quickly, however.[17]

A young punk wearing an Exploited t-shirt in 1984.

1990s [edit]

In the early 1990s, they started working on the album The Massacre, which featured a new type of crossover thrash guitar style. Sometimes called also punk metal), crossover is a form of thrash metal and hardcore punk which had mixed both genres together or had influences from each other. The genre lies on a continuum between heavy metal and punk rock. This album was by far one of the band's most commercially successful.[17] The band went on to release a Singles Collection album in 1993. The Exploited also released the videography Live in Japan in 1993. Their album Beat the Bastards was released in April 1996.[18]

2000s [edit]

Wattie on stage.

In January 2003, the band released their album Fuck the System on Dream Catcher Records,[19] and also in 2003, they toured in the UK[20] and US.[21] On 14 October 2003, about 500 fans of the band started a riot in Montreal, Canada after an Exploited concert was cancelled due to the band not be allowed into the country.[22][23][24] Rioters destroyed eight cars and set them on fire; broke 11 store windows and caused other damage.[24][23] The band were banned from playing in Mexico City due to the riot.[25] In a 2012 interview, Wattie Buchan said the new album is currently being finished and produced.[26]

One reviewer called the Exploited "a delightful blast of angry, catchy hardcore/metal riffing", and also noted its "revolving-door line-up (to date, 11 guitarists, 11 bassists and 7 drummers) and a lead shouter so thickly-accented that it is literally impossible to understand a single word he says."[27]

Current lineup [edit]

Former members [edit]

Vocals [edit]

  • Terry Buchan (1979)

Guitar [edit]

  • Hayboy (Steve) (1979–1980) - wrote the first verse and the music for "Army Life"
  • Big John Duncan aka Jeff le Rennais (1980–1983)
  • Karl “Egghead” Morris (1983–1985)
  • Mad Mick (1985)
  • Nig (Nigel Swanson) (1987–1989)
  • Gogs (Gordon Balfour) (1989–1991)
  • Fraz (Fraser Rosetti) (1991–1995)
  • Arf (Arthur Dalrymple) (1990)
  • Jamie Buchan (1995–1996)
  • Robbie "Steed" Davidson (2001–2007)
  • Gav Little (2007–2008)
  • Matt McGuire (Matt Justice) first stint (2008-2011)
  • Tommy Concrete (2011 - 2012)

Bass [edit]

  • Mark Patrizio (1979–1980)
  • Gary McCormack (1980–1983)
  • Billy Dunn (1983–1984, 1996–1997)
  • Wayne Tyas (1984–1985, 1986)
  • “Deptford” John Armitage (1985–1986)
  • Tony Lochiel (1986–1987)
  • Smeeks (Mark Smellie) (1987–1993)
  • Jim Gray (1993–1996)
  • Mikie (1996-2002)
  • Davey (Dave Peggie) (2002–2003)

Drums [edit]

  • Jimbo (Jim Park) (1979)
  • Glen Campbell (Dru M Stix) (1979–1982)
  • Danny Heatley (1982)
  • Steve Roberts (1982) (Troops of Tomorrow album)
  • Dougie Mccann (1986–1987)
  • Tony Martin (1989–1991)
  • Reiner (1997)
  • Daniel Lynch (1998–2000)
  • Ian Purdie (Pud) (1991–1992)

Discography [edit]

Studio albums [edit]

Singles [edit]

  • "Army Life" - 1980 (EP)
  • "Exploited Barmy Army" - 1980 (EP)
  • "Dogs of War" - 1981
  • "Dead Cities" - 1981 (EP)
  • "Attack/Alternative" - 1982
  • "Computers Don't Blunder" - 1982
  • "Troops of Tomorrow" - 1982
  • "Rival Leaders" - 1983 (EP)
  • "Sexual Favours" - 1987

Split albums [edit]

  • Don't Let 'Em Grind You Down (w/Anti-Pasti) - 1981
  • Britannia Waives the Rules (w/Chron Gen & Infa Riot) - 1982
  • Apocalypse Punk Tour 1981 (w/The Anti-Nowhere League, Chron Gen, Anti Pasti & Discharge) - 1992

Live albums [edit]

  • On Stage - 1981
  • Apocalypse Tour (Limited Edition) - 1981
  • Live at the Whitehouse - 1985
  • Live and Loud - 1987
  • Live Lewd Lust - 1989
  • Don't Forget the Chaos - 1992
  • Live in Japan - 1994
  • Live at the White House - 1996

EPs [edit]

  • Jesus Is Dead - 1986 (12")
  • War Now - 1988 (12")

Music videos [edit]

  • "Dogs of War" - 1981
  • "Fuck the U.S.A." - 1982
  • "Troops of Tomorrow" - 1982
  • "Sexual Favours" - 1987
  • "War Now" - 1988
  • "Beat the Bastards" - 1996
  • "Chaos Is My Life" - 2003
  • "Never Sell Out" - 2003
  • "You're a Fucking Bastard" - 2003

Videography [edit]

  • Live at the Palm Cove - 1983
  • Sexual Favours - 1987
  • The Exploited: 83-87 - 1993
  • Live in Japan - 1993
  • Alive at Leeds - 1995
  • Rock and Roll Outlaws - 1995
  • Buenos Aires 93 - 1996
  • Beat 'Em All - 2004

Best of collections [edit]

  • Totally Exploited - 1984
  • Castle Masters Collection - 1990
  • Apocalypse '77 - 1992
  • Singles Collection - 1993
  • Dead Cities - 2000
  • Punk Singles & Rarities 1980-83 - 2001
  • The Best of the Exploited - Twenty Five Years of Anarchy and Chaos - 2004
  • Complete Punk Singles Collection - 2005

Compilation albums [edit]

References [edit]

  1. ^ a b Huey, Steve. "The Exploited - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  2. ^ "The Exploited News - in Metal Bands". Metal Underground.com. 15 August 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  3. ^ "The Exploited – Punks Not Dead (1981) [CBR 320 + FLAC]". PunkWarez. 23 October 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  4. ^ a b "Red Magazine". Red-Mag.com. 18 September 2003. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  5. ^ Bregman, Adam. "Oi! The Album - Various Artists : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  6. ^ Huey, Steve. "Lords of Oi! [Box] - Various Artists : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  7. ^ a b The Exploited +++ Real Punk Rock Since 1980. The-Exploited.net. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  8. ^ The Exploited +++ Real Punk Rock Since 1980. The-Exploited.net. Retrieved 11 April 2012.
  9. ^ a b c d e f "KFTH - The Exploited Page". Files.nyu.edu. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  10. ^ "RED magazine". Red-mag.com. 18 September 2003. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  11. ^ a b c "Cherry Red Records - Exploited, Punk's Not Dead / On Stage, Anagram". Cherryred.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  12. ^ a b "Exploited Singles Collection Page". Reocities.com. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  13. ^ a b "Cherry Red Records - Exploited, Punk's Not Dead / On Stage, Anagram". Cherryred.co.uk. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  14. ^ Buckley, Peter. The Rough Guide to Rock. London: Rough Guides Ltd, 2003. pg 350. ISBN 1-84353-105-4.
  15. ^ by J. Scott McClintock. "Let's Start a War...Said Maggie One Day - The Exploited : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  16. ^ "Horror Epics - The Exploited : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  17. ^ a b "Matt McGuire Bio | Matt McGuire Career". MTV. Retrieved 13 November 2012. 
  18. ^ Torreano, Bradley (23 April 1996). "Beat the Bastards - The Exploited : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  19. ^ "THE EXPLOITED Return To Action With 'Fuck The System'". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  20. ^ "THE EXPLOITED Announce U.K. Dates". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  21. ^ "THE EXPLOITED Announce First U.S. Tour In Over A Decade". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  22. ^ By Alex. "Montreal Also Hearts Riots". VICE. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  23. ^ a b "Cars Overturned, Set On Fire After THE EXPLOITED Cancel Concert In Montreal". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  24. ^ a b Kaufman, Gil (15 October 2003). "Fans Riot In Montreal Due To Canceled Exploited Show - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV.com. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  25. ^ "THE EXPLOITED Banned From Mexico City". Blabbermouth.Net. Retrieved 30 January 2013. 
  26. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzZR94bI34s
  27. ^ www.markprindle.com/exploited.htm

Notes [edit]

  • Laison, Neil, "Punk of All Colours", The Exploited (2004), pp. 51, 78

External links [edit]

The Exploited
Studio albums
Live Albums
  • On Stage
  • Apocalypse Tour (Limited Edition)
  • Live at the Whitehouse
  • Live and Loud
  • Live Lewd Lust
  • Don't Forget the Chaos
  • Live in Japan
  • Live at the White House
Compilation albums
  • Totally Exploited
  • Castle Masters Collection
  • Apocalypse '77
  • Singles Collection
  • Dead Cities
  • Punk Singles & Rarities 1980-83
  • The Best of the Exploited - Twenty Five Years of Anarchy and Chaos
  • Complete Punk Singles Collection
  • Hardcore Breakout - Essential Punk
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