Legendary American punk rock band Social Distortion is releasing a new album after nearly 15 years. Their eighth studio album, “Born To Kill”, will be released on May 8 via Epitaph. The title track is now available with a music video.
With its tight groove, fiery riffs, and sheer determination, the title track is full of classic Social Distortion edge, but it doesn’t bow down to nostalgia. The eleven-track album is full of rock ‘n’ roll, defiant attitude, and life-hardened wisdom that has made Mike Ness the voice of his generation for over four decades. Social Distortion doesn’t hide its musical influences, but proudly showcases them. The title track, released today, pays homage to Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, and David Bowie.
The album was produced by Mike Ness and Dave Sardy. Guest artists on the album include Benmont Tench (Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and Lucinda Williams, and the cover art was created by Mike Ness and Shepard Fairey.
“Born To Kill” continues an impressive catalog that includes the albums “Mommy’s Little Monster” (1983), “Prison Bound” (1988), the self-titled “Social Distortion” (1990), “Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell” (1992), “White Light, White Heat, White Trash” (1996), “Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll” (2004) and, most recently, “Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes “(2011).
With the release of their new album, the band is heading out on a European tour, which will kick off in Norway and continue through Sweden and down to Central Europe. Check out the tour dates here and watch the new music video below.
- Friday, April 3, 2026 – Miami, FL, USA – Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise 2026
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
- Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – Sölvesborg, Sweden – Sweden Rock Festival 2026
- Saturday, June 6, 2026 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring 2026
- Sunday, June 7, 2026 – Nürburg, Germany – Rock am Ring 2026
- Tuesday, June 9, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026 – Derby, United Kingdom – Download Festival 2026
- Friday, June 12, 2026 – Nickelsdorf, Austria – Nova Rock 2026
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – KOKO
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Clisson, France – Hellfest 2026
- Thursday, June 18, 2026 – Gasteiz, Spain – Azkena Rock Festival 2026
- Tuesday, June 23, 2026 – Sesto San Giovanni, Italy – Carroponte
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Copenhell Festival 2026
- Wednesday, June 24, 2026 – Zürich, Switzerland – Halle 622
- Friday, June 26, 2026 – Münster, Germany – Vainstream 2026
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Refshaleøen
- Monday, June 29, 2026 – Amstelveen, Netherlands – Amsterdamse Bostheater
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Docks
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter 2026
- Thursday, July 2, 2026 – Belfort, France – Les Eurockéennes 2026
- Friday, July 3, 2026 – Werchter, Belgium – Rock Werchter 2026
- Saturday, July 4, 2026 – Dresden, Germany – Broilers with Social Distortion
- Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Ottawa, ON, Canada – Ottawa Bluesfest 2026
- Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – Phoenix, AZ, USA
- Friday, August 28, 2026 – Austin, TX, USA
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Dallas, TX, USA
- Monday, August 31, 2026 – Nashville, TN, USA
- Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – Atlanta, GA, USA
- Thursday, September 3, 2026 – Raleigh, NC, USA
- Friday, September 4, 2026 – Washington, DC, USA
- Saturday, September 5, 2026 – Asbury Park, NJ, USA
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026 – Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Wednesday, September 9, 2026 – Boston, MA, USA
- Friday, September 11, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY, USA
- Monday, September 14, 2026 – Toronto, ON, Canada
- Thursday, September 17, 2026 – Detroit, MI, USA
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN, USA
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 – Denver, CO, USA
- Wednesday, September 23, 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT, USA
- Friday, September 25, 2026 – Las Vegas, NV, USA
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 – Reno, NV, USA
- Monday, September 28, 2026 – San Francisco, CA, USA
- Thursday, October 1, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Friday, October 2, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 – San Diego, CA, USA
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