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Fat Wreck Chords Announces “Fat Fest 2025” and Plans for New Label Compilation
In a move that’s thrilling punk fans worldwide, Fat Wreck Chords has officially announced “Fat Fest 2025”, a massive music festival celebrating over 35 years of independent punk rock history. Alongside the festival, the legendary label confirmed the release of a brand-new compilation album, bringing together classic bands and fresh signings for the first time in nearly a decade.
The announcement came via a live video hosted by Fat Mike himself, who promised that “this will be the biggest Fat Wreck party we’ve ever thrown.”
Fat Fest 2025 will take place over three days this August in San Francisco, the label’s hometown. The lineup includes iconic Fat bands such as NOFX, Lagwagon, Strung Out, Good Riddance, Propagandhi, The Lawrence Arms, and many more. Special surprise sets and collaborations are rumored to be part of the event, with Fat Mike teasing “a few historic reunions” that fans have been hoping for.
Alongside the festival, Fat Wreck will release a new compilation album titled “Still Fat After All These Years,” featuring brand-new songs from classic Fat bands as well as fresh tracks from newer artists like The Bombpops, Cigar, and Bad Cop/Bad Cop. The compilation is set for a limited vinyl release, with special editions available exclusively at the festival.
Pre-sale tickets for Fat Fest will go live on May 10, and early bird vinyl pre-orders for the compilation will begin shortly after. With a lineup spanning multiple generations of punk, “Fat Fest 2025” promises to be the definitive celebration of the label’s enduring influence.
For fans of punk rock, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for — and it’s going to be one hell of a Summer.
