This newest album by the resurgent ‘80s “punktry” group Social Distortion comes in two versions, regular and deluxe, the former containing 11 and the latter 14 songs.

Times and styles change, and bands themselves evolve. Frontman Mike Ness has forged a solo career, and this album reflects his delving…

Punk stalwarts Social Distortion are bringing their songs about everyday experiences to venues across America Mike Ness sings about heartbreak and misery over country influenced punk rock that makes the band unique. Get ready to hear hits like, “Story Of My Life,” and new songs as well. Social Distortion will…

SAYREVILLE, NJ—L.A. punk rockers Social Distortion, now entering their fourth decade, put on a magnificent performance in two sets at the Starland Ballroom—the New Jersey stop on a thus far month-long tour. When I had spoken to their frontman, Mike Ness, a few months ago, he had promised that Social…

I phoned Mike Ness on the morning after the first night of his cross-country tour. Frontman for the three- decades-old, hardcore, punk band, Social Distortion, Ness has been recording and performing solo material since around the time of the 1999 Woodstock Festival, which is where I first saw him live.…