THE EXPLOITED frontman Walter David "Wattie" Buchan collapsed during the first song of the band's set this past Saturday, January 31 at Schlachthof in Wiesbaden, Germany and had to receive medical attention.

He was taken to a hospital and was reportedly “responsive”, according to information given at the concert venue.

On Sunday (February 1), THE EXPLOITED released the following statement via social media: “As Wattie collapsed yesterday during the show in Wiesbaden/Germany, we have to cancel the upcoming gigs in Tallinn & Riga.

We try to find new dates ASAP.

Rostock and Berlin we announce as soon as we have more info,”Wattie is in hospital right now for observation and checkups,” the statement added.

“He had a flu the last days and gets dehydrated.

That's why he collapsed.

Thanks and love to all the nice people who took care and immediately gave first aid.

We will keep you updated! This incident follows several instances where Wattie has struggled with his health, including a suspected heart attack during THE EXPLOITED's concert in Colombia in December 2022.

The now-68-year-old punk legend, who has a history of heart problems, was performing the song “Army Life” when he started feeling unwell and clutching his chest before dropping to his knees.

Wattie has undergone several health issues in the past, including a heart attack on stage in Lisbon, Portugal in February 2014 and shows canceled due to his health problems in August 2018 and September 2019.

The band's lead singer recently underwent a quadruple heart bypass surgery in 2014 following an onstage heart attack and has spoken about his experiences with I Probably Hate Your Band and Tattoo.com.

In July 2024, Wattie expressed hope for releasing a new studio album from THE EXPLOITED within the next two years.

The band's last studio album, “Fuck The System,” was released in 2003.

Wattie has stated that a new THE EXPLOITED album is in the works but warned it might take some time to complete due to his health problems and the band members' conflicting schedules.

The punk icon's health issues have led to several instances where he had to be taken off stage, sparking concerns about his well-being.