Social Distortion live in concert.
ON TOUR

Social Distortion

95
critic concert reviews
metal

How Good Are They LIVE?

Live Rating  

72
%
Based on 
95
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
72
%
Based on 
7
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

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Critic Consensus

Based on 95 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Social Distortion is rated as a watchable live performer, with shows that lack distinction. Social Distortion concert reviews describe live shows and performances as confident, unforgettable, powerful, breathtaking, and genuine.

ON TOUR

The Fillmore Charlotte, Charlotte NC, United States (October 16); The Ritz, Raleigh, NC, United States (October 17); Rialto Theatre, Tucson, United States (October 23)

Latest Release

Crime and Punishment (live 1992) (10 January 2024)

Artist Info

Genre
metal
Origin
Fullerton, United States (1978 - present)
Bio
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of vocalist and guitarist Mike Ness, guitarist Jonny Wickersham, bassist Brent Harding and drummer David Hidalgo, Jr.
Has Performed With
Flogging Molly, Bad Religion

Critic Concert Reviews

New Noise Magazine (USA)

May 22, 2024
%
Bad Religion, Social Distortion, and Lovecrimes at the Salt Shed in Chicago, IL

QRO Magazine

May 13, 2024
%
Punks both young and old joined together Friday night at Stage AE in Pittsburgh for a sold-out performance of the co-headlining tour featuring punk legends Bad Religion and Social Distortion

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (USA)

May 11, 2024
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Bad Religion, Social Distortion keep punk alive at Stage AE

The Santa Barbara Independent (USA)

April 16, 2024
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Patented Punk Bands of the ‘80s and ‘90s Bring Out the Mosh Pit in Bowl’s Season Opener

Scenestr (Australia)

February 21, 2023
%
Social Distortion and Bad Religion's co-headline Australian tour arrived at The Riverstage last Friday (17 February).

The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

February 16, 2023
%
A last minute change of venue proved beneficial for bands and fans alike as two of California’s finest punk bands rocked Auckland’s Powerstation like a hurricane.

Rockfreaks.net (Denmark)

June 14, 2022
75
%
Store Vega, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Image Credit

Stefan Krause via Wikimedia Commons