SUPPORT BANDS FOR HOUSE OF BLUES SHOWS ANNOUNCED

Social Distortion will be joined by old friends and new friends at each date of their December and January shows at the Houses of Blues of Anaheim, the Sunset Strip, Las Vegas, and San Diego.

Click HERE to see the full list, plus dates for the band’s October/November tour of the eastern half of the …

MIKE NESS RANKS 5TH IN FIRST ROUND OF VOTING IN KROQ TOP GUITARIST POLL

Thanks to Social Distortion’s fans, Mike Ness has ranked 5th in the first round of voting in KROQ’s Top Alternative Rock Guitarists poll.

“First, it’s an honor to be placed in this category amongst such incredibly talented musicians. Second, and most importantly, thanks to all of my fans. Without you, Social Distortion would not have …

KROQ NOMINATES MIKE NESS AS A TOP 25 GUITARIST

KROQ has nominated Mike Ness as one of the Top 25 Greatest Guitarists of today. If you’d like to vote for Mike as your favorite, you can vote by clicking HERE.

KROQ will announce the top 11 guitarists on Monday, September 25.…

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR FALL AND WINTER TOURS

Shows in Cincinnati and Huntington, NY have been added to Social Distortion’s fall tour. In addition, stops at San Diego’s House of Blues has been added to this winter’s shows in Anaheim, West Hollywood, and Las Vegas.

For the complete schedule of shows, CLICK HERE.

ROLLING STONE PREMIERES NEW VIDEO

Rolling Stone has Social Distortion’s newest video, “Gimme the Sweet and Lowdown.” Watch it here.

Working with Olya & Vira Ishchuk (known as “The Mad Twins”) was a great experience,” says Mike Ness. “Olya & Vira created this animated piece on their own time as a gift to us, and they nailed it – …

WISHING ANTHONY ERVIN & THE US OLYMPIC TEAM OUR BEST

Social Distortion would like to wish Anthony Ervin and all of our U.S. Olympians our very best!

RIP KITTY WELLS

Doing “Making Believe” has always been a big highlight for me in our set. It’s actually one of my favorite songs to do — one we share with Kitty, as she performed this Jimmy Work number herself. Thank you, Kitty Wells, for shakin’ up the boys club, and for all of your great music.

– …

HOUSE OF BLUES SHOWS IN OC, LA, AND VEGAS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 13 AT 10 AM PDT

Social Distortion will return to the Houses of Blues in Anaheim, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas this December.

Tickets for these dates will be on sale Friday, July 13.

Click here to see all the band’s tour dates. Stay tuned for more updates.…

EASTERN US/CANADA TOUR DATES JUST ANNOUNCED

Social Distortion looks forward to seeing those of you in eastern Canada and the US midwest, southeast, East Coast, and south Texas this October and November. Lindi Ortega will support the band on all dates, and all shows will feature special guests The Biters.

Tickets for all shows will be on sale on June …

JONNY TWO BAGS FEATURED IN NEW MUSIC SHOW ‘DOWN THE HIGHWAY’

Jonny Two Bags is the first to be featured in the new monthly video series Down the Highway. The episode discusses Jonny’s history in US Bombs, Cadillac Tramps, and Social Distortion, as well as profiles Echopark Guitars‘ new signature model for Jonny.

For Down the Highway, musician Ian Harrower rides his vintage Triumph …

ROLLING STONE BRINGS BACK TOUR PHOTO DIARY

By popular demand, Social Distortion is once again sending behind the scenes photos to Rolling Stone as a tour diary.

To view Rolling Stone’s gallery of those photos, click HERE.

Be sure to keep checking the link for updates.

RIP ADAM YAUCH

Although, our paths never crossed, we’ve always had great respect for the Beastie Boys. Adam Yauch was a pioneer and a visionary who helped shape the world of music as we know it today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Adam’s family and friends. You’ll be missed, but never forgotten.

– Social Distortion…

EXCLUSIVE COLOR LP + POSTER SET AVAILABLE IN THE UK/EUROPE FOR RECORD STORE DAY

Social Distortion will release a red and orange LP of Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes for Record Store Day in the UK, Germany, and the Netherlands. Each of the 1,000 copies available will come with a “Machine Gun Blues” poster from the video’s premiere in LA.

Record Store Day is April 21. To find stores …

EXCLUSIVE POSTER + LP SET AVAILABLE ON RECORD STORE DAY

To celebrate Record Store Day in the U.S., Social Distortion are releasing a limited edition mint green Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes LP and poster set exclusively through participating independent record stores. Each of the 2,000 copies available will come with a “Machine Gun Blues” poster from the video’s premiere in LA, and 1,000 of …

TWO RARE TRACKS NOW STREAMING ON FACEBOOK

Social Distortion is now streaming “Prison Bound” live from BBC Radio 1 (2005) and Sony b-side “Shame on Me” exclusively for their fans on Facebook.

Click HERE for the streaming audio player.

ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES JUST ANNOUNCED

Social Distortion have just confirmed shows in Portland OR, Kennewick WA, Salt Lake City UT, Boise ID, Spokane WA, Bend OR, and San Luis Obispo CA.

Click HERE for the dates. Tickets will be on sale on 2/24.…

ROLLING STONE HOSTS BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR PHOTO GALLERY

The band has been sending behind the scenes photos of their current tour with Frank Turner and Sharks to Rolling Stone.

To view Rolling Stone’s gallery of those photos, click HERE.

Be sure to keep checking the link for updates.

RENO SHOWS POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS

Social Distortion is postponing their shows in Reno, NV tonight and tomorrow due to illness. The shows have been rescheduled for May 18 and 19.

All tickets for the February 6th show will be honored on May 18th, and tickets for the February 7th show will be honored May 19th.

If you’re unable to attend

SOCIAL DISTORTION ANNOUNCES U.S./CANADA TOUR DATES

Social Distortion will get back on the tour bus in April and May, with special guests Toadies, Riverboat Gamblers and Lindi Ortega at select shows.

Tickets for these shows in the U.S. and Canada will go on sale Friday, January 20th. To find out when the tour will come to a city near you, click …

PHOTO GALLERY: SOCIAL DISTORTION IN DENVER, 12/3

Denver’s Westword posted a 43 photo gallery from the band’s 12/3 show at the Ogden Theatre as well as a review and set list.

To view the photo gallery, click HERE.

To read the review, click HERE.…

BIG CHEESE RANKS HARD TIMES AND NURSERY RHYMES #28 OF 2011

Big Cheese, the UK’s main punk and rock magazine, has named Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes one of its top albums of the year.

Ranking it at #28 in its Yearbook issue, they called it “their finest album in years.” Editor in chief Eugene also named it his #1 album of the year!

To view …

TOTAL GUITAR NAMES HARD TIMES AND NURSERY RHYMES A TOP 50 GUITAR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

UK magazine Total Guitar has chosen Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes as one of their Top 50 Best Guitar Albums of the Year.

For the complete list of albums selected, click HERE.…

SOCIAL DISTORTION ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR DATES OF 2012

Social Distortion will be hitting the road with Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls January and February 2012 for a west coast tour.

Check out dates in Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Phoenix, Reno, Santa Cruz, Oakland, Chico, Modesto, and Ventura HERE.…

SOCIAL DISTORTION ANNOUNCE PLAYING GOLDENVOICES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Social Distortion have announced being apart of Gary Tovar’s GV30; three shows in honor of Goldenvoices 30th Anniversary. Social D will be performing on night one Friday, December 16, of their three day celebration. Also performing on this night is X and Adole-scents. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 5th at 12Noon PST and …