Social Distortion are back and sounding better than ever with their highly anticipated eighth full-length album, Born to Kill. 2026 is officially the year of Social D!

• The Triumphant Return: After overcoming a stage 1 tonsil cancer diagnosis, frontman Mike Ness is back with a clean bill of health, a fresh perspective, and a serious vengeance. Teaming up with producer Dave Sardy, the band has resurrected classic ideas from the White Light, White Heat, White Trash era and blended them with brand-new material to create an absolute masterpiece.
• The Sound: This is pure, unadulterated Social Distortion. Expect that signature warm hug of Ness’s vocals, iconic Les Paul solos, and heavy, guitar-driven riffs. From the straight-up rock n’ roll of the title track to the classic punk hooks of “No Way Out,” the formula is flawless.
• The Vibe: It’s a perfect marriage of punk, rock, and classic country storytelling. Tracks like “Crazy Dreamer” deliver that authentic, raw outlaw country vibe—the kind that makes you want to crack open a cold beer and toast with your friends. They even threw in a brilliant, effortlessly cool cover of Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game”!
• Catch Them Live: Armed with three chords and the truth, Social Distortion is proving exactly why they’ve ruled the scene for over 40 years. Don’t miss them as they take Born to Kill on a massive world tour across Europe, the US, and Canada through October!