A new version of the band named Blaggers AKA formed in 2002. This line up has played gigs and festivals across Europe, including benefits for the Independent Working Class Association and Antifa groups, but has not released any records.
Matty Roberts died on 22 February 2000. An obituary in Red Action described him as “a highly valued and trusted activist, playing a notable role in many a successful stewarding operation.” Anti-Fascist Action (AFA) stated “Matty had been an active and enthusiastic member of London AFA during the late 80s…
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The group continued without him, but by 1996 Blaggers ITA had called it a day.
Roberts left Blaggers ITA in June 1995, stating he was depressed and felt he was “holding the band back”.
The group released four singles on independent labels in 1995. A press release for the Damaged Goods label remarked on the band’s return to an indie:
These events overshadowed the release of the group’s final album, Bad Karma , in September 1994
Blaggers ITA were dropped from EMI later that year.
In July 1993, the group embarked on a high-profile ten date UK tour supporting Manic Street Preachers , sharing the front page of the New Musical Express with the group and other support act Credit to the Nation .
In January 1993, the band bootlegged their early recordings for EMI and released a 7″ single under the name of Ramraiders ITA.
The band had several releases on the independent Words of Warning label, including the album United Colors Of Blaggers ITA in 1993.