The Exploited frontman Walter David “Wattie” Buchan collapsed onstage throughout the band’s efficiency on Saturday, January 31 at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Buchan went down throughout the first music of the set, prompting rapid medical consideration on the venue earlier than he was transported to an area hospital. In accordance with data offered on-site, the punk icon was responsive when taken for remedy.
On Sunday, February 1, The Exploited issued the next assertion through social media: “As Wattie collapsed yesterday throughout the present in Wiesbaden/Germany, we’ve got to cancel the upcoming gigs in Tallinn & Riga. We attempt to discover new dates ASAP. Rostock and Berlin we announce as quickly as we’ve got extra information.
“Wattie is in hospital proper now for commentary and checkups. He had a flu the final days and received dehydrated. That is why he collapsed. Thanks and like to all the good individuals who took care and instantly gave first assist. We are going to preserve you up to date!”
The incident marks the newest in a collection of significant well being scares for the 68-year-old punk legend, who has a protracted historical past of heart-related points. In December 2022, Buchan was rushed to a hospital after collapsing onstage throughout a live performance in Colombia, following a suspected coronary heart assault. Throughout that present, he reportedly started feeling unwell whereas performing “Military Life,” clutching his chest earlier than dropping to his knees.
Earlier, in February 2014, Buchan suffered a coronary heart assault whereas performing in Lisbon, Portugal, an occasion that led to him present process quadruple coronary heart bypass surgical procedure later that 12 months. Further reveals have been canceled in August 2018 and September 2019 attributable to ongoing well being issues. At current, Wattie Buchan stays hospitalized for commentary, with additional tour updates anticipated as soon as extra data turns into obtainable
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