The Exploited frontman Walter David “Wattie” Buchan collapsed onstage through the band’s efficiency on Saturday, January 31 at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Buchan went down through the first track of the set, prompting fast medical consideration on the venue earlier than he was transported to a neighborhood hospital. In response to info offered on-site, the punk icon was responsive when taken for remedy.
On Sunday, February 1, The Exploited issued the next assertion by way of social media: “As Wattie collapsed yesterday through 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 data.
“Wattie is in hospital proper now for statement and checkups. He had a flu the final days and acquired dehydrated. That is why he collapsed. Thanks and like to all the great individuals who took care and instantly gave first help. We’ll hold you up to date!”
The incident marks the most recent in a sequence of significant well being scares for the 68-year-old punk legend, who has an extended 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 yr. Extra exhibits had been canceled in August 2018 and September 2019 attributable to ongoing well being issues. At current, Wattie Buchan stays hospitalized for statement, with additional tour updates anticipated as soon as extra info turns into obtainable
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