Jump to content

The Exploited

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by BEATWEAKer (talk | contribs) at 23:48, 8 September 2012. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

The Exploited
OriginEdinburgh, Scotland
GenresHardcore punk[1]
Crossover thrash[2][3]
Street punk (early)[4][5][6]
Oi! (early) [7][8][9]
Years active1979–present
LabelsNuclear Blast Records
MembersWattie Buchan
Irish Rob
Wullie Buchan
Tommy Concrete
Past membersBig John Duncan
Dru Stix
Gary McCormack
Terry Buchan
WebsiteOfficial Band Homepage

The Exploited are a Scottish punk band from the second wave of UK punk, formed in 1979. Originally a street punk band, they transformed into a faster hardcore punk band with a heavy political influence.[10] Formed in Edinburgh by ex-soldier Wattie Buchan, they signed to Secret Records in March 1981[11] and released their debut EP Army Life. The album Punks Not Dead followed in the same year.[12] Despite many lineup changes, the band continued into the 2000s and has developed a worldwide following. The band are writing material for a new album.[13]

Early career

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. Inspired by the first wave of punk rock (Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Damned), 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 independent charts for eight weeks, then was in the top 20 for 18 months. They then released another single, "Barmy Army", which jumped into the independent charts and remained there for 53 weeks, peaking at number 4.

In 1981 the band signed to Secret Records and released the single "Dogs of War", which peaked at number 2 in the independent charts and number 63 in the national charts. The band then 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. After the recordings of Apocalypse Now, the band pursued to write more material for new music soon to be released. A new album was released in 1986.

The EP 'Jesus is Dead' was released in 1986, following up with 'Live and Loud', a videography of The Exploited performing around Europe and touring in the US. 'Sexual Favours' a new song off the album Death before Dishonour was released in 1987. Songs from the album include the self titled 'Death before Dishonour,' 'Anti-UK' and perhaps most notably, 'Police Informer.' The album release was less than spectacular, however, only ranking up in the top 200 of the Britain Alternative Music list. The album sold out quickly, thus forcing the Exploited to go back to the drawing board, subsequently coming to the arrival of 'War Now,' A new and upcoming EP. The Exploited went on to tour in Palm Cove, The Grovile, and around New York, in 1984.

More Videographies followed, as the Exploited continued to climb the ladder of success. 'Live in Japan' was one such release. (C 1993)

In the early 90's, frontman Wattie Buchan announced that they were working and writing new material for an upcoming album to be entitled "The Massacre." The Massacre was heavily politically influenced, as their other past albums had been, but also featured a new type of Melodic Thrash accompaniment from the background guitars. This album was by far one of the most successful of the Exploited. [14] After the 1990's 'Massacre', the band went on to release a Singles' Collection of their best works, at the hands of the early Pax Records.

Current lineup

Former members

Vocals

  • Terry Buchan (1979)
  • Walter "Wattie" Buchan (1980-Present)

Guitar

  • 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) (2008-2011)

Bass

  • 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)
  • Davey (Dave Peggie) (2002–2003)
  • Mikie (2003–2005?)
  • "Irish Rob" (2005-Present)

Drums

  • 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)
  • Wullie Buchan (On and off since 1982)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • "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)

Split albums

  • 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

  • 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

  • Jesus Is Dead - 1986 (12")
  • War Now - 1988 (12")
  1. Numbered list item

Music Videos

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

References

  1. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-exploited-mn0000759491
  2. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-exploited-mn0000759491
  3. ^ http://www.metalunderground.com/bands/details.cfm?bandid=9363&tab=news
  4. ^ http://www.amazon.com/The-Exploited/e/B000APBP90
  5. ^ http://punkwarez.com/mp3/3987/the-exploited-punks-not-dead-1981-cbr-320-flac.html
  6. ^ http://www.red-mag.com/RED/sep18/exploit.html
  7. ^ http://www.red-mag.com/RED/sep18/exploit.html
  8. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/oi!-the-album-mw0000608396
  9. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/lords-of-oi!-box-mw0000233178
  10. ^ http://www.amazon.com/The-Exploited/e/B000APBP90
  11. ^ THE EXPLOITED +++ REAL PUNKROCK SINCE 1980. The-exploited.net. Retrieved on 2012-04-11.
  12. ^ THE EXPLOITED +++ REAL PUNKROCK SINCE 1980. The-exploited.net. Retrieved on 2012-04-11.
  13. ^ THE EXPLOITED +++ REAL PUNKROCK SINCE 1980. The-exploited.net. Retrieved on 2012-04-11.
  14. ^ http://www.mtv.com/artists/matt-mcguire/biography/
  • Laison, Neil (2004). "Punk of All Colours," The Exploited, 51(78)
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Exploited&oldid=511454884"