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The 1970s was a highly tumultuous decade defined by seasons of political unrest, social and cultural upheavals and the lingering shadow of the Vietnam War. Like any decade or era that's undergone ...

Since their inception way back in 1978, Social Distortion have left a sizeable boot print on the rock landscape. Blasting out of the SoCal hardcore scene alongside the likes of Black Flag and Circle ...

“I write reflectively and autobiographically,” Mike Ness says. “‘Born to Kill,’ the song, could be our mission statement of the band and the band’s career.” Born to Kill is Social Distortions‘ first ...

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Social Distortion appeared as the musical guest on May 8, 2026 on the late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band performed their song “Born to Kill” off their album of the same name which came ...

It’s easy to say that now legendary Orange County band Social Distortion came out swinging on this, their very first album from 1983. That would be true, but it’s easy to overlook the fact that they ...

This video explores the fascinating history of electric guitar distortion, tracing how accidental amplifier damage and ...

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I remember the first time someone called me Hitler online. It was on Twitter in 2009, just after the Fort Hood terrorist attack. I politely suggested that the user read up on Islamist radicalism after ...

Two women hug during a remembrance ceremony outside of City Hall on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in Highland Park, Ill. Taking a tough-on-crime stance, whether on the campaign trail or filing legislation, ...

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