So after Phase Two was complete, Mike took a couple weeks off to finish writing lyrics. Mike finished writing ahead of schedule, and he’s currently in the studio recording vocals (Phase three). The recording process should be wrapped by April 1. Be sure to check back as Phase Three is almost complete, there will be …

Hey everyone! Social D have finished Phase Two of recording, and are currently in the middle of phase three. Phase Three is the final stage of recording for the guys, and it consists of vocals, backing vocals, and some last minute touches on guitar. Below are some new photos of what has been going on …

Social D has closed the first chapter of recording for their forthcoming record. The guys have completed recording drums and bass, and after taking a short break last week for Thanksgiving, Mike and Jonny jumped back in yesterday to begin recording guitars. Danny will follow up next week with B3 organ to close out phase …

Back in March, 2003, Annie Leibovitz flew out to Los Angeles to photograph Mike for a forthcoming music edition of Vanity Fair. Coincidentally, Annie was also working on wrapping up her latest book entitled American Music. After a couple hours of shooting that afternoon, Annie thought Mike would be perfect for her American Music project. …

You read it correctly… the rumors, myths, untruths, and all your wondering about the record can be put to rest. Social D have completed their demos, and have confirmed time next month in a Los Angeles studio to begin recording their follow up to White Light, White Heat, White Trash. There’s no scheduled release date …

Social Distortion wishes farewell to The Man In Black. Johnny Cash was an icon in country music and American culture and will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cash family. Johnny Cash: 1932-2003…

Social Distortion will be playing Hootenanny on July 6th, 2003. SD will be sharing the stage with the following rockers… Little Richard, Jr. Brown, Rocket From The Crypt, Lee Rocker, Dave Vanian and his Phantom Chords, Dave Alvin, Nekromantix, Manic Hispanic, Tex & the Horseheads, Kingbees, Paladins, Jesse Dayton, Throw Rag, Blazing Haley, Deke Dickerson, …

Social D will be playing X-treme Radio’s “Our Big Concert 6” in Las Vegas, NV on May 17th at the Sam Boyd Stadium. They will be performing with the Deftones, Fuel, Taproot, The Used, Taking Back Sunday, Mudvayne, Cold, Trapt, Blindside, Pacifier and Hed(pe).…

Social D will be playing Channel 93.3’s 10th Annual Big Adventure on May 10th, 2003. Just a few of the other bands that SD will be performing with include Bad Religion, Pennywise and Unwritten Law. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.…

Social Distortion and Vans have teamed up to produce the limited edition Sk8-Hi and Old Skool which will be coming soon to: “http://store.socialdistortion.com”:http://store.socialdistortion.com…

Mike Ness is featured in several chapters of a new book called MOUTHING OFF- A Book of Rock & Roll Quotes. With funny and truthful observations from hundreds of rock, punk, and metal figures, this book was written with the music fan in mind. There’s also a great, full page photo of Mike taken by …

Read reviews of “Concerts for Artists’ Rights” – Mike Ness, Eddie Vedder & Beck @ the Wiltern on February 26th. * “The music is the fund-raising message”:http://ocregister.com/show/concerts00228cci5.shtml * “Collaborations, Guests Highlight RAC Benefits”:http://www.billboard.com/billboard/daily/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1355672 * “No Doubt, Beck, Crow Rock for RAC”:http://www.rollingstone.com/news/newsarticle.asp?nid=15505 * “All-Star Lobby of Rockers”:http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/printedition/calendar/la-000015052feb28.story…

Marc Spitz and Brendan Mullen bring you the untold story of L.A. punk from the mouths of the generation at the forefront. We Got The Neutron Bomb delivers quotes from such legends as Mike Ness (Social Distortion), Pat Smear (Germs), John Doe (X), Keith Morris (Circle Jerks) and many more. If you are interested in …

Mike Ness will do a solo acoustic performance with Eddie Vedder and Beck as part of a series of benefit shows on February 26th. For more information see the below press release: THE RECORDING ARTISTS COALITION CONFIRMS LINE-UPS FOR “CONCERTS FOR ARTISTS RIGHTS”; FEBRUARY 26 SHOWS TO TAKE PLACE AT FOUR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VENUES Artists …

Social Distortion has recently launched a 20-night tour with multiple nights in Los Angeles, Anaheim, San Diego and Las Vegas. All dates have sold out in record time and the initial shows have been some of their best ever. Here’s a recent live review that ran in the LA Times: IT’S CLEAR THAT SOCIAL DISTORTION …

Mike Ness was recently interviewed by Steve Lamacq for a special on US Punk that will air on UK Radio 1 on 21st August 11.00 pm to 11.30pm (UK time). Also featured are The Offspring, Green Day, Blink 182 and the Descendents.To listen on the web go to “http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/audio.shtml”:http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/audio.shtml…

Once again we’re put into one of those unexpected, unexplainable situations that makes life seem like we’re running from a continuous wall of crap that’s right on your heels. We’ve had time to pick ourselves up, dust off the dirt and do what’s right. We keep looking forward and staying ahead in order to make …

With many songs written, including “Don’t Take Me for Granted” and “Nickels and Dimes,” Mike Ness is excited about the direction of the new album.” I want every record to be different from the last one but I also want to keep continuity with our sound,” said Ness. “So this record will be a departure …

Dennis Danell, longtime guitarist for seminal punk rock band Social Distortion, died on Tuesday, February 29th. Dennis Danell, the 38-year-old guitarist for punk band Social Distortion, died of natural causes on Tuesday February 29th. Danell is survived by his wife Christie, 3 year-old son and 6 month-old daughter. Danell, a founding member of Social Distortion, …