Mike Ness says Social Distortion’s version of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game continues the band’s long tradition of reworking songs by artists from punk, country and classic rock.

There are luxuries Mike Ness is willing to pay for, and there are luxuries for which he’d rather find a workaround. It’s a ...

Legendary punk rock band Social Distortion have lost none of their fire, and today they make their much-awaited return with ...

Social Distortion occupies a unique space in the annals of rock history. Despite more than 40 years in the game, there are bands with more historical catalogs; hell, one of those bands (the Rolling ...

I wasn’t sure about anything a couple of years ago, even if I was going to be able to sing again.” Mike Ness joined Loudwire ...

Mike Ness explains why Social Distortion’s Born To Kill took 15 years and why the band is entering a prolific new era.

Social Distortion will return to the road in 2024 after frontman Mike Ness offered a positive update on his battle with tonsil cancer. The SoCal punk band will kick off a co-headlining run with ...

Mainliner; Mommy’s Little Monster; Prison Bound; Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell; White Light, White Heat, White Trash; Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll: Mike Ness’s record titles read like a parole ...

When Orange County rock band Social Distortion announced its annual crop of late-year hometown shows a few months ago, vocalist-guitarist Mike Ness said things almost felt normal again. Of course, the ...

One of the only survivors from the original Orange County punk rock scene of the '70s, Social Distortion owes its popularity to its loyal fans, who have stuck with the band amid lengthy hiatuses and ...

With additional support from The Lovebombs, the two iconic bands will join forces to bring their signature sounds and beloved catalogs to stages across the continent, showcasing their enduring legacy ...

Listening to Social Distortion’s first album, Mommy’s Little Monster, takes you back to the hardcore punk that was stirring in Southern California in the late 1970s. However, within all the noise and ...