The Exploited with Toxic Energy, Total Chaos, and more

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.

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.

The Dwarves, formed in Chicago, are known for their crude, high-speed punk rock led by Blag Dahlia and He Who Cannot Be Named. Notorious for wild antics, they gained fame with 1990’s "Blood Guts & Pussy." Their sound evolved in albums like "Sugarfix" and "The Dwarves Invented Rock & Roll." The band worked with artists like Dexter Holland and Nick Oliveri and released music on labels like Sub Pop and Epitaph. Their provocative style maintained a cult following despite controversies.

Formed in 1978 in Van Nuys, CA, the Angry Samoans, founded by "Metal" Mike Saunders and Gregg Turner, are known for their satirical punk style. Their notable works include "Get Off the Air," while albums like "Back from Samoa" highlighted their thrashy sound. After lineup changes, they disbanded in 1988 but reformed in the '90s, remaining a punk influence with infrequent performances.