Real McKenzies have completed work on 10,000 Shots, which will be the band's first official release for Fat and will hit tentatively hit stores August 23rd. The band's last full-length, Oot & Aboot, was released via Honest Don's in 2003.

The band also underwent a lineup change for the album, with Fat McMicheal now on bass and Good Riddance drummer Sean Sellers handling percussion duties.

Also, the band is planning on touring Europe this Fall, to be followed by dates in the states, Japan, Australia, and Canada. Those dates should be available soon.

In related Fat news, a memorial site has been launched in memory of the recently deceased Derrick Plourde, who drummed for the Ataris, Lagwagon, and Mad Caddies amongst others. You can check out the site here.