The Exploited
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| Genre | hardcore, punk, crossover, thrash |
| Theme | anarchy, anti-authority, politics |
| Country Of Origin | United Kingdom |
| Location | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Status | Active |
| Formed In | 1978 |
| Genre | Hardcore Punk (early); Thrash Metal/Crossover (later) |
| Themes | Anti-authority, Politics, Anarchy |
| Years Active | 1978-present |
| Current Label | Nuclear Blast |
Line-up
| Wattie Buchan | Vocals (1979-present) |
| Irish Rob | Bass (2007-present) |
| Stevie Campbell | Guitars (2020-present) |
| Dominic Hardy | Drums (2023-present) |
| Colin Erskine | Bass (1978-1979) |
| Andy McNiven | Drums (1978-1979) |
| Stevie Ross | Guitars (1978-1979) |
| Terry Buchan | Vocals (1978-1979) |
| Mark Patrizio | Bass (1979-1980) |
| Alan Paget | Bass (1979) |
| Dru Stix | Drums (1979-1982) |
| Jimbo | Drums (1979) |
| Stevey Hay | Guitars (1979-1980) |
| Gary McCormack | Bass (1980-1983) |
| Big John Duncan | Guitars (1980-1983) |
| Wullie Buchan | Drums (1982-1988, 1991, 1992-1997, 2000-2023) |
| Steve Roberts | Drums (1982) |
| Danny Heatley | Drums (1982) |
| Billy Dunn | Bass (1983-1984, 1996-1997) |
| Egghead | Guitars (1983-1985) |
| Wayne Tyas | Bass (1984-1985, 1986) |
| Deptford | Bass (1985-1986) |
| Mad Mick | Guitars (1985-1986) |
| Tony Lochiel | Bass (1986-1987) |
| Nig | Guitars (1986-1990) |
| Smeeks | Bass (1987-1993) |
| Rik Heller | Drums (1988-1989) |
| Tony Warren | Drums (1989-1991) |
| Gogs | Guitars (1989-1991) |
| Pud | Drums (1991-1992) |
| Fraz | Guitars (1991-1995) |
| Jim Gray | Bass (1993-1996) |
| Arf | Guitars (1996-1998) |
| Reiner | Drums (1997-1998) |
| Daniel Lynch | Drums (1998-2000) |
| Robbie "Steed" Davidson | Guitars (2001-2008, 2016-2020) |
| Davey | Bass (2002-2003, 2004-2007) |
| Mikie Jacobs | Bass (2003-2004) |
| Gav | Guitars (2008-2010) |
| Matt Justice | Guitars (2010-2011, 2012-2016) |
| Tommy Concrete | Guitars (2011-2012) |
| Jo Oom | Drums (2023) |