Mike Ness

Social Distortion Rework Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’ As Mike Ness Revisits The Band’s Long History With Cover Songs

Mike Ness says Social Distortion’s version of Chris Isaak’s Wicked Game continues the band’s long tradition of reworking songs by artists from punk, country and classic rock.

Tagged as: Born To Kill, Chris Isaak, Johnny Cash, June Carter, Lucinda Williams, Mike Ness, Punk rock, Social Distortion, The Rolling Stones, Wicked Game, Willie Nelson

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Social Distortion Born To Kill Announced As First Album In 15 Years

by Paul Cashmere

Social Distortion will release Born To Kill on May 8, 2026, their first studio album in 15 years and the first since Mike Ness’ recovery from cancer.

Tagged as: Born To Kill, Epitaph Records, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, Mike Ness, Orange County, Punk rock, Shepard Fairey, Social Distortion

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Social Distortion Rework Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’ As Mike Ness Revisits The Band’s Long History With Cover Songs

Social Distortion frontman Mike Ness says covering Chris Isaak's ‘Wicked Game' for the new album ‘Born To Kill' continues a tradition that has seen the band reinterpret songs by The Rolling Stones, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and June Carter through the lens of California punk rock.

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