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PHASE THREE COMPLETE AND TRACKING IS FINISHED

Hey gang! Tracking for the forthcoming untitled Social D record has come to an end. The guys have hit all their licks, and laid all the tracks that will make up the new record. Ness and the boys are now currently reviewing the songs, and taking notes before going in to have it mixed. The …

SOCIAL DISTORTION TO BE APART OF FAT WRECK CHORDS ROCK AGAINST BUSH COMPILATION

Look for Social D, Rise Against, Pennywise, Against Me!, NOFX, and many more to be included on Fat Wreck Chords forthcoming Rock Against Bush compilation. This compilation to be released on April 20th is the first of two volumes, and will feature a bonus DVD that has informative material and music videos from bands like …

THE PROOF

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 …

PHASE TWO OF SD RECORDING COMPLETE!

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 DISTORTION FINISHED WITH PHASE ONE OF RECORDING

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 …

MIKE NESS A PART OF ANNIE LEIBOVITZ’S AMERICAN MUSIC COLLECTION

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. …

SOCIAL DISTORTION GOING INTO THE STUDIO

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 …

Farewell To An Inspiration And Legend

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

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

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).…