After a career that spanned nearly four decades, NOFX is deciding to call it quits in 2023 following a tentative final tour. 

Bassist and singer “Fat Mike” Burkett nonchalantly leaked this news via an Instagram comment on Wednesday.

In response to a fan asking why NOFX rarely plays in Canada, Burkett replied that the band actually “loves Canada”, but that next year will be their “last year”, and that final tour dates will be released later.

The pioneering LA skate punk band found success through the California pop punk explosion of the mid-90s that included bands such as blink-182, The Offspring, Rancid, and Green Day. The outfit began their notable career in 1983, so it would only be fitting to end their stint in 2023, the year of their 40th anniversary.

Through their hooky riffs, complex basslines, and satirical lyrics, NOFX garnered a large cult following as well as a deep love from members of the punk rock community. Some of their greatest hits and fan favorites include “Linoleum”, “The Separation of Church and Skate”, and “Soul Doubt”.

Many questions have arisen since Burkett’s bold statement, especially since many confused fans are now attempting to seek tickets to see the band’s final shows. When asked where some of these concerts will be played, Burkett responded by yet another Instagram comment saying “Los Angeles will be the last place we play. It’s where we started, it’s where we’ll end.”

The group has truly lived a prolific career and left an impact on the world of punk rock with their over eight million record sales, 14 studio albums, an RIAA gold album certification, constant and strenuous tours, and fans across the globe.

Currently, the band has been touring with no sign of a forthcoming stoppage in Europe and North America on their Punk in Drublic (named after their 1994 album) festival, while their next show will be in Montreal, Canada.

The band has not yet provided any other additional information or an official statement in regards to their retirement, but all-in-all Burkett says that “It’s been an amazing run….”

Whether Burkett speaks the truth about his band’s future or if he’s pulling a practical joke on fans, NOFX’s legacy will continue to uphold and leave a resounding mark on new and old fans alike.