The Exploited with Total Chaos, D.I., and more

Feb 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM · The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA The Observatory, Santa Ana, CA

Feb 27

Past Concert

LineUp

The Exploited

6 concerts

The Exploited, formed in 1978 in Edinburgh, Scotland, rose to fame in the second wave of UK punk with hits like "Punks Not Dead." Known for their raw sound blending punk and thrash metal, they were led by Wattie Buchan. Their debut album hit No. 20 on UK charts. Despite lineup changes, the band toured extensively and released influential live albums.

Total Chaos

8 concerts

Born in Pomona Valley, CA, Total Chaos revived punk rock 30 years ago, focusing on social and political issues. Known for unity across all punk scenes.

D.I.

2 concerts

Born in Fullerton, Casey Royer led punk rock band D.I., known for speedy tempos and dark humor. Hits include "Horse Bites Dog Cries," and "State of Shock."