Punk act The Exploited have scrapped all dates until May (14) to allow frontman Wattie Buchan time to recover from a heart attack he suffered onstage at a gig in Portugal.

The singer collapsed during a show in Lisbon last week (ends14Feb14) and was hospitalised immediately.

A band spokesperson says, "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."

The Scottish punk group was on the road in Europe with Hatebreed and Napalm Death.