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Episode Date: March 16, 2026

NOFXs final show in October 2024 was overshadowed by a financial dispute, with drummer Erik Sandin accusing bassist Steve Melvin of serving legal papers to singer Fat Mike Burkett the next morning. Melvin denied any lawsuit, stating it was a private letter requesting financial records. Burkett remains unbothered, and the band pushes forward with their new documentary, Forty Years of Effing Up, celebrating their indie rise and final double album. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[e-mail] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [e-mail]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce77118d36b9eb6e

It's March 16th. Here's what's happening in entertainment. The punk band, NOFX, wrapped up their 41-year run with a final show in October 2024. But right after, a financial dispute blew up between members. Drummer Eric Smelly Sandin accused bassist Steve Melvin of serving legal papers on singer Fat Mike Burkett the very next morning, claiming financial wrongdoing. Sandin shared the story in January at a punk rock museum event in Las Vegas. He said the papers came just 10 hours after their emotional last gig, breaking hearts across the band and crew. Still, he defended Burkett, insisting he is not a thief and hoping for a quick fix.

Melvin fired back online, denying any lawsuit or early morning drama. He explained it was just a private letter sent late afternoon on October 7th, asking for financial records he had requested for years as a band. Member and LLC partner. No demands for money or harsh words like thief. Burkett has stayed chill about it, telling the Los Angeles Times that Novix never had a real argument in all their time together. Sanden agreed, calling Burkid complicated but loyal after 43 years of friendship. Meanwhile, the band pushes forward with their new documentary 40 years of effing up.

It premiered at South by Southwest and hits theater soon, celebrating their indie rise from the 1988 debut Liberal Animation to. Their final double album in 2022, Fans are key, so they want to party past the rumors. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Some Chase Peace. I put my head in it, s-o-I-souli-pillow.com.