Social Distortion Announces Co-Headline Tour With Bad Religion

Today, Southern California punk legends Social Distortion announce an epic co-headlining tour across the US with fellow Epitaph label mates Bad Religion that kicks off in Bakersfield, California on April 9th 2024. With additional support from The Lovebombs, the two iconic bands will join forces to bring their signature sounds and beloved catalogs to stages across the continent, showcasing their enduring legacy and influence on the punk rock movement.  

Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness comments, “It gives me great pleasure to announce that in April we will be going on a nationwide co- headlining tour with our friends in Bad Religion. Yes, we are back in action and can’t wait for this tour!! We did this with them in Australia in 2022 and the shows were amazing!” 

He continues, “We have also decided in celebration of the 40-year anniversary and re-release of ‘Mommy’s Little Monster’ that we will be playing the album in its entirety. This should be a very special tour and we are all looking forward to it.” 

Bad Religion and Social Distortion first played together in 1980,Bad Religion singer Greg Graffin adds. “Though we evolved in different directions, we both carried the torch of Southern California punk all along the way. Now we’re so excited to be on the same stage again.”  

Formed as rebellious teenage punks in the working-class suburb of Fullerton, California, Social Distortion survived their tumultuous youth to pioneer an undeniably honest and fiery brand of rock ‘n’ roll that would incorporate outlaw country, classic seventies punk and primal blues. Seven studio albums and countless electrifying live shows have earned the band a dedicated worldwide fanbase and catalog of timeless anthems including “Story Of My Life,” ”Ball And Chain,” “Prison Bound” and more. The band’s last release, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes entered the Billboard 200 at #4 and in 2019 they celebrated 40 years as a band.  

Social Distortion also share rescheduled dates for their previously postponed tour with follow SoCal rockers, The Bellrays. Ness enthuses, “I am also happy to announce the tour with “The Bellrays” from last summer will now be happening in September & October 2024. I’d like thank the fans who bought tickets for their patience while we worked on the rescheduled dates. Words can’t describe how happy I am to be back onstage doing what I love. See you all soon.” 

Artist Pre-sale tickets are live today at 12 noon local time with codes:  BALLANDCHAIN or SUFFER 

The general on-sale will be December 15th, 10 AM local time. 

All tickets will be available HERE 

SOCIAL DISTORTION TOUR DATES

W/ Bad Religion 

April 9 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Theater 

April 10 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl 

April 11 – San Diego, CA – PETCO Park 

April 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Virgin Hotels Las Vegas – The Theater 

April 14 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheater 

April 16 – Lubbock, TX – Lonestar Amphitheater 

April 18 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory 

April 19 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port 

April 20 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Greenway 

April 22 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center 

April 23 – New Orleans, LA – The Filmore Harrah’s New Orleans 

April 26 – St. Augustine, FL – The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre 

April 27 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live 

April 28 – Clearwater, FL – Coachman Park – The Sound 

April 30 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre 

May 1 – North Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery Lawn 

May 3 – Oxon Hill, MD – The Theater at MGM National Harbor 

May 4 – New York, NY – Pier 17 The Rooftop 

May 5 – Philadelphia, PA – The Filmore Philadelphia 

May 7 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway 

May 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE 

May 11 – Detroit, MI – The Masonic Temple Theatre 

May 12 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center 

May 14 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave/Eagles Club – Eagles Ballroom 

May 15 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom 

May 17 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater 

May 18 – Chicago, IL – Salt Shed – Indoors 

May 19 – Columbus, OH – Historic Crew Stadium 

w/ The Bellrays 

Sept. 13 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox 

Sept. 14 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox 

Sept. 15 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox 

Sept. 18 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 

Sept. 19 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 

Sept. 21 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall 

Sept. 22 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall 

Sept. 23 – Calgary, AB – Macewan Hall 

Sept. 25 – Winnipeg, MB – Buron Cummings Theatre 

Oct. 1 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom 

Oct. 2 – Buffalo, NY – Town Ballroom 

Oct. 4 – Guelph, ON – Guelph Concert Theatre 

Oct. 5 – Toronto, ON – History 

Oct. 6 – Montreal, QC – M Telus 

Oct. 8 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall 

Oct. 9 – Hampton Beach, NH – Casino Ballroom 

Oct. 11 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount 

Oct. 12 – Stroudsburg, PA – Sherman Theater 

Oct. 13 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom 

Oct. 15 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva 

Oct. 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte 

Oct. 17 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz 

Oct. 19 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall 

Oct. 20 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom 

Oct. 22 – Albuquerque, NM – Rio Rancho Event Center 

Oct. 23 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre 

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Social Distortion Postpone Summer Tour

Today, legendary OC punks Social Distortion announce that they have postponed their upcoming North American headlining tour due to the stage-one tonsil cancer diagnosis of vocalist Mike Ness. As he recovers from a recent surgery, the band is also temporarily halting the recording process of their eighth studio album. The previously announced tour, set to kick off on June 30th with support from fellow California rockers The Bellrays, is now being rescheduled for future dates. Check out the emotional statement from Ness below: 

“We think that life is going to go according to our plan, but it has a way of saying “I don’t think so!” 

In the midst of pre-production, I was diagnosed with stage one tonsil cancer. I was feeling well enough to continue with recording in the studio up until the very day before surgery.  The band and I were so inspired and excited to lay down these tracks, which by the way sound f-ing AWESOME!   

The recovery from surgery is a day-by-day process and in three weeks we start radiation and that should be the last therapy I need.  The team of doctors are certain that once finished with this course, I will be able to start the healing and recovery process.  We expect a full recovery enabling me to live a long and productive life.   

It breaks my heart to post pone tours, and this album release, but time is required to heal. I can’t thank our loyal fans enough who have been waiting so patiently for this. While it will take a little longer-I promise you that it will be delivered and it will exceed your expectations.  

I want you all to know that this has opened my eyes to a whole new struggle.  I know it’s one that many of you or your loved ones have personally endured, and my heart goes out to you-because I now know what it’s like from this heavy experience.   

I’m surrounded by love and support from my friends and family ESPECIALLY my lovely wife and incredible boys (oh and don’t forget my 3 dogs and kitty)  THANK YOU ALL in advance to our unbelievable fans for YOUR love and support right now.  ♥️ 

We WILL get through this….” 

Formed as rebellious teenage punks in the working-class suburb of Fullerton, California, Social Distortion survived their tumultuous youth to pioneer an undeniably honest and fiery brand of rock ‘n’ roll that would incorporate outlaw country, classic seventies punk and primal blues. Seven studio albums and countless electrifying live shows have earned the band a dedicated worldwide fanbase and catalog of timeless anthems including “Story Of My Life,” ”Ball And Chain,” “Prison Bound” and more. The band’s last release, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes entered the Billboard 200 at #4 and in 2019 they celebrated 40 years as a band. 

For More Info On Social Distortion Visit: 

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Social Distortion Signs With Epitaph Records

May 11, 2010 – Los Angeles, CA – Epitaph Records is proud to welcome Southern California’s iconic rock ‘n’ roll group Social Distortion to the label with plans to release their first studio album since 2004 in fall 2010.  The signing pairs one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most renowned bands with one of the most respected independent labels for what could be the greatest match in decades.

“We feel that Epitaph has a natural understanding of Social Distortion; both the history of the band and the direction we want to go,” says frontman Mike Ness.  “Combine that with their successful track record and it felt like a good next step for us. We’ve always been open to new ideas and pushing the envelope, but we have also been very conscientious about the decisions we’ve made. We considered a lot of options, but in the end, Epitaph feels like the right home for us. We’re looking forward to taking this step forward, opening some new doors with this upcoming album and this next chapter of Social Distortion.”

“My relationship with Mike goes way back to the beginnings of our careers in the LA music scene,” adds Epitaph owner and president Brett Gurewitz.  “Through the years Social Distortion have been a matchless voice in American rock and roll and I couldn’t be more thrilled to play a part in the next chapter for this great band.”

In March the band entered a Burbank studio to record their yet to be titled seventh studio album, produced by Mike Ness, which is slated for release this fall.

“We went back to tape, old compressors and old microphones,” Ness recently told Spinner.com. “We’re just really trying to fight modern technology as much as possible.”

“The record reminds me very much of Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell (the band’s 1992 release), but also I’m bringing elements of early New York ’70s punk,” said Ness.

Social Distortion also recently announced a U.S. summer tour with Dan Sartain and The Action Design. The tour kicks off July 27 in Poughkeepsie, NY and makes seven stops in the Northeast before the band heads to Chicago for an August 7 main stage performance at this year’s Lollapalooza.  Dates with Dan Sartain and The Action Design resume in Green Bay, Wisconsin on August 8. A complete list of tour dates follows.

Formed in Fullerton, CA in 1979, Social Distortion have spent the last three decades performing their signature style of roots driven rock ‘n’ roll and hard luck stories for fans worldwide while recording six classic, critically heralded albums including Mommy’s Little Monster, Prison Bound, Social Distortion, Somewhere Between Heaven and Hell, White Light, White Heat, White Trash and Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll.

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Social Distortion Tour Dates:
July 27 – Poughkeepsie, NY – The Chance
July 28 – Hampton Beach, NH – Casino Ballroom
July 30 – Providence, RI – Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel
July 31 – Hartford, CT – The Webster
Aug 1 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Aug 3 – Wantagh, NY – Mulcahy’s
Aug 4 – Lancaster, PA – Chameleon Club
Aug 5 – Rochester, NY – Nola’s BBQ
Aug 7 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
Aug 8 – Green Bay, WI – Oneida Casino
Aug 10 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Cove @ Harrah’s
Aug 11 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
Aug 13 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
Aug 14 – Medford, OR – Medford Armory

For More Information:
www.socialdistortion.com
www.myspace.com/socialdistortion
www.epitaph.com