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The Exploited Cancel Baltic Dates After Wattie Buchan Collapses Onstage in Germany

The band cites flu-related dehydration as the cause, with Buchan under hospital observation.

Overview

  • Buchan went down during the first song at Wiesbaden’s Schlachthof on January 31, received first aid at the venue, and was transported to a local hospital.
  • On February 1, the band canceled upcoming shows in Tallinn and Riga and said it is seeking new dates.
  • Status updates for the Rostock and Berlin concerts will follow once more information is available, according to the band’s statement.
  • Venue reports said Buchan was responsive when taken for treatment, and he remains hospitalized for observation and checkups.
  • The 68-year-old singer has a documented history of serious cardiac issues, including a 2014 onstage heart attack with subsequent quadruple bypass surgery and a 2022 collapse in Colombia.