Social Distortion releases new album after nearly 15 years – title track ‘Born To Kill’ out now with music video
Author Benedetta Baldin - 26.2.2026
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
