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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

"I wasn't sure about anything a couple of years ago, even if I was going to be able to sing again." "I felt like I was singing like there was tomorrow," Ness told Loudwire Nights' Chuck Armstrong ...

Legendary punk rock band Social Distortion have lost none of their fire, and today they make their much-awaited return with their eighth studio album, Born to Kill, out now via Epitaph Records.

For more than four decades, Social Distortion have built a catalogue balancing original material with carefully chosen cover songs, and on the band’s new album ‘Born To Kill’, Mike Ness has turned to ...

The first new Social Distortion record in fifteen years almost never came to be, as midway through recording, Mike Ness was diagnosed with tonsillar cancer. After chemotherapy, his recovery prompted ...

Social Distortion have unveiled “Partners in Crime” as the second single from their long-awaited new album, Born to Kill, arriving May 8th. “‘Partners in Crime’ is about finding your voice, especially ...

Orange County punk rock veterans Social Distortion have confirmed the release of their long-awaited eighth studio album, Born To Kill. Arriving on 8 May 2026 via Epitaph Records, Born To Kill ends a ...

Social Distortion has announced a new album called Born to Kill. The eighth studio effort from the punk vets is due out May 8. You can listen to the title track and watch its accompanying video ...