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Social Distortion Frontman Mike Ness Penning Autobiography 'Story of My Life'

Chad Childers — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:13:33 +0000

Social Distortion's Mike Ness is penning an autobiography aptly titled after the band's hit song 'Story of My Life.' The punk-rock legend revealed during an interview with Los Angeles radio station KROQ at Coachella that he's been working on a new book that's expected to arrive in 2014.

2013 Coachella Fest Boasts Red Hot Chili Peppers, How to Destroy Angels, Social Distortion + More

Mary Ouellette — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 16:01:53 +0000

After months of anticipation and many fictitious rumors, the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival has revealed its official 2013 lineup. The diverse group of performers run the creative gamut from rock to indie to electronica and more, all while mixing the best of new artists on the rise with veteran artists in their prime.

Social Distortion, Stooges + Ramones Classics Transformed Into Punk Rock Lullabies

Chad Childers — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:22:57 +0000

Over the last few years, we’ve seen a number of metal and classic rock acts have their music translated into lullabies for the kiddie crowd. Now it’s time for some punk classics to get a much lighter treatment as well. The ‘Punk Rock Baby Lullaby Arrangements’ compilation will do just that. The set, which [...]

Social Distortion Unveil New Animated Video for 'Gimme the Sweet and Lowdown'

Chad Bowar — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:35:58 +0000

California punk rockers Social Distortion have released a new video from their 2011 album ‘Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.’ Olya and Vera Ishchuk, known as ‘Madtwins,’ have produced an animated video for the song ‘Gimme the Sweet and Lowdown.’ It depicts a man in the midst of drug and alcohol abuse who eventually ends up being chased by an axe-wielding maniac.

Social Distortion Announce Fall 2012 North American Tour

Liz Ramanand — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:18:23 +0000

The Southern California punk rockers of Social Distortion have revealed dates for a fall tour in North America to promote their latest record ‘Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes.’ Support for the tour includes alternative country artist Lindi Ortega and Atlanta rock band The Biters. ‘Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes’ dropped early last year and is [...]

Social Distortion Set Timetable for New Album

Chad Childers — Sat, 26 May 2012 13:14:58 +0000

Social Distortion are definitely a road band, often at the expense of recording new music. But frontman Mike Ness confirms in a new interview that there is a timetable to begin their next disc. He tells the Salt Lake Tribune, “[We're going to] shock everyone and release it in a timely fashion. I don’t like [...]