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Armitage Shanks emerged from Snodland/Medway in Kent in 1991, built on a raw, uncompromising garage punk sound with sharp punk blues influences. The band is closely associated with Billy Childish and records frequently took shape in Toe Rag–affiliated sessions, with releases shared on Damaged Goods. Over the years, they built a reputation within the UK indie/punk underground for unapologetic grit, catchy hooks, and a distinctive, lo-fi energy.