British punk-legends THE EXPLOITED are forced to cancel upcoming tour dates with label-mates HATEBREED and stop all activities till May 2014.

Singer Wattie Buchan has suffered a heart attack on stage during the band's concert last night (Thursday, February 13) in Lisbon,Portugal during the "Tour Of Chaos" with HATEBREED and NAPALM DEATH.

THE EXPLITED released following statement:
"We are sorry to say that due to a severe illness that Wattie can't continue with the tour. He will be in hospital for at least a week.
Thanks for all the get-well messages. Much appreciated. Regards."

All the best wishes from the whole Nuclear Blast Team!

Get well soon, Wattie!!!