August 10, 2004


Sex, Love and Rock'n'Roll
Is the title of what you've all been waiting for, the first studio album from Social Distortion in 8 years! To be released on September 28, 2004, Mike Ness reveals a more optimistic side on this record, including the emotional journey of love, loss and acceptance on "Don't Take Me For Granted", written for the late Dennis Danell. But, don't let that fool you into thinking he's forgotten his punk rock edge. Ness' signature wrath can be felt throughout, especially on tracks like "Reach For The Sky" and "Nickels And Dimes."

Your wait has been long, but you will find that it will definitely be worthwhile.

August 10, 2004

Another State of Mind
Cult punk film Another State of Mind will be released on DVD for the time on August 24, 2004. Social Distortion and Youth Brigade take on six weeks and ten thousand miles in a broken down school bus to make their mark on North America. More than just concert footage, this film documents the rich collections of characters in and around the tour, and the hardships and dangers of life on the road. Additional features included on the DVD is commentary by Mike Ness, Youth Brigade and directors Adam Small and Peter Stuart.

August 5, 2004

Bassist John Maurer Exits Social Distortion
Rancid bass player Matt Freeman comes aboard
After 20 years of serving as Social Distortion’s bass player John Maurer has decided to leave the band. Maurer completed the recording of “Sex, Love and Rock and Roll’, the new Social Distortion full length studio recording but has decided to forgo the usual extended promotion and touring in order to stay home and devote time to his wife and two children.

“ For the better part of twenty years I would finish making a record and then leave my home and family for long periods of time”, Maurer said. “It was a blast and I have great memories but the hiatus between records in the past six years has given me a chance to develop other interests at home and hang with my family. I just don’t want to leave.”
Mike Ness commented, “ I have known John since junior high. I respect what he is doing but we will sure miss him a lot.”
Matt Freeman, one of the premier bass players in punk rock, has come aboard for this record cycle. “Rancid is always going to be my priority”, Matt said. “But Tim has the Transplants and Lars has the Bastards. I like to think I have a pretty cool side band now too.”

Ness said the decision to call Freeman was only complicated by Matt’s well-known loyalty for Rancid. “We asked ourselves who the best guy out there was and it was Matt. We figured there was no way but it looks like Rancid is going to have just enough down time for us to keep Matt busy. These shows are going to be real special with him in the band.”
Social Distortion’s new record, “Sex, Love and Rock and Roll’ is due in stores September 28th. The DVD documentary, “Live in OC” was released on July 27th. The band begins touring in August and plan to be on the road through 2005.

July 15, 2004

SOCIAL DISTORTION TO RELEASE FIRST EVER LIVE DVD
Social Distortion will be releasing their first ever full-length concert release entitled “Live In Orange County” on July 27, 2004, coming out on Time Bomb Recordings. This is only the second time (since Another State of Mind) that the group has been captured on film. This event was filmed on January 19, 2003, at the House of Blues in Anaheim, CA, and will feature back stage footage, interviews, a photo gallery and more.
“ Live In Orange County” spans the guys extensive history, and will take you from “Mommy’s Little Monster” through “White Light, White Heat, White Trash”, and includes two never before released songs, “Footprints On My Ceiling” and “I Wasn’t BornTo Follow”. Both songs are to be included on Social Distortion’s forthcoming studio album due out later this year.

June 16, 2004

SOCIAL DISTORTION IN THE STUDIO MIXING
Cameron Webb and Mike Ness are currently in a Los Angeles studio mixing the
songs recorded for the new record. Below is a list of song names that will
be on the album. They’re not in the final sequence, but we wanted to give
you the first glance at the songs you’ve been waiting for. A title for the
record is still in the works, but we will be sure to let you in on what it
is as soon as we get it from the big man himself.

Songs:
Reach For The Sky
Highway 101
Don’t Take Me For Granted
Footprints On My Ceiling
Nickels and Dimes
I Wasn’t Born To Follow
Winners and Losers
Faithless
Live Before You Die
Angels Wings

June 16, 2004

SOCIAL DISTORTION IN THE STUDIO MIXING
Cameron Webb and Mike Ness are currently in a Los Angeles studio mixing the
songs recorded for the new record. Below is a list of song names that will
be on the album. They’re not in the final sequence, but we wanted to give
you the first glance at the songs you’ve been waiting for. A title for the
record is still in the works, but we will be sure to let you in on what it
is as soon as we get it from the big man himself.

Songs:
Reach For The Sky
Highway 101
Don’t Take Me For Granted
Footprints On My Ceiling
Nickels and Dimes
I Wasn’t Born To Follow
Winners and Losers
Faithless
Live Before You Die
Angels Wings

June 9, 2004

20th ANNIVERSARY SCREENING OF ANOTHER STATE OF MIND
That's right, it's been 20 years since Another State of Mind debuted in the theater. Thanks in part to the Los Angeles Film Festival you have a chance to see it on the silver screen once again. Another State of Mind will be playing at 10:00pm on Saturday, June 19, 2004, at the Laemmle Sunset 5 Theatres in Los Angeles, CA. To purchase tickets, or to get more information on the Los Angeles Film Festival you can click on the following link:
http://www.lafilmfest.com/home.html.
Hope to see you there!

May 14, 2004

PHASE THREE COMPLETE AND TRACKING IS FINISHED
Hey gang! Tracking for the forthcoming untitled Social D record has come to an end. The guys have hit all their licks, and laid all the tracks that will make up the new record. Ness and the boys are now currently reviewing the songs, and taking notes before going in to have it mixed. The record was produced by Cameron Webb and Mike Ness, and word of who's mixing is soon to be announced!

Stay tuned for more info. as well as song titles, artwork, and live footage of
the guys in the studio.

April 6, 2004

SOCIAL DISTORTION TO BE APART OF FAT WRECK CHORDS ROCK AGAINST BUSH COMPILATION
Look for Social D, Rise Against, Pennywise, Against Me!, NOFX, and many more to be included on Fat Wreck Chords forthcoming Rock Against Bush compilation. This compilation to be released on April 20th is the first of two volumes, and will feature a bonus DVD that has informative material and music videos from bands like Bad Religion, Strike Anywhere and NOFX. For further information click here

March 22, 2004

THE PROOF
So after Phase Two was complete, Mike took a couple weeks off to finish
writing lyrics. As you can see by the photos below, Mr. Ness made very good
use of his time. In fact, Mike finished writing ahead of schedule, and he's
currently in the studio recording vocals (Phase three). The recording process
should be wrapped by April 1. Be sure to check back as Phase Three is almost
complete, there will be a new update and more photos!

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March 18, 2004

PHASE TWO OF SD RECORDING COMPLETE!
Hey everyone! Social D have finished Phase Two of recording, and are
currently in the middle of phase three. Phase Three is the final stage of
recording for the guys, and it consists of vocals, backing vocals, and some
last minute touches on guitar. Below are some new photos of what has been
going on behind the studio door.


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December 3rd, 2003

SOCIAL DISTORTION FINISHED WITH
PHASE ONE OF RECORDING
Social D has closed the first chapter of recording for their forthcoming
record. The guys have completed recording drums and bass, and after taking a
short break last week for Thanksgiving, Mike and Jonny jumped back in
yesterday to begin recording guitars. Danny will follow up next week with B3
organ to close out phase two of recording.

CLICK ON THUMBNAIL FOR LARGER PHOTO and check out the guys at work in the studio. Stay tuned as we will be posting more photos and some live footage.

November 21st, 2003

MIKE NESS A PART OF ANNIE LEIBOVITZ'S
AMERICAN MUSIC COLLECTION

Back in March, 2003, Annie Leibovitz flew out to Los Angeles to photograph
Mike for a forthcoming music edition of Vanity Fair. Coincidentally, Annie
was also working on wrapping up her latest book entitled American Music.
After a couple hours of shooting that afternoon, Annie thought Mike would be
perfect for her American Music project. To name a few other artists included
in this amazing collection of photographs are B.B. King, Willie Nelson,
Bruce Springsteen, Beck, Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Pete Seeger, Tom Waits,
Green Day, Dr. Dre and many more.

October 24th, 2003

SOCIAL DISTORTION GOING INTO THE STUDIO

You read it correctly... the rumors, myths, untruths, and all your wondering
about the record can be put to rest. Social D have completed their demos,
and have confirmed time next month in a Los Angeles studio to begin
recording their follow up to White Light, White Heat, White Trash. There’s
no scheduled release date at the moment, but stay tuned as we will keep you
updated with the latest news, and photos from the studio.

September 12th, 2003

Farewell To An Inspiration And Legend

Social Distortion wishes farewell to The Man In Black. Johnny Cash was an
icon in country music and American culture and will be greatly missed by
all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cash family.

Johnny Cash: 1932-2003