Punk rock veterans Social Distortion have released “Partners In Crime,” the second single from their upcoming eighth studio album, “Born To Kill.” The track serves as an anthem for the band’s long-awaited return, with the full album set to debut May 8 through Epitaph Records. Click here to stream “Partners In Crime. “
The release marks the end of a 15-year hiatus between studio albums for the group. Founder Mike Ness described the new single as a song about finding one’s voice and the “strength in unity” found among those who share similar feelings of angst and rage. The track follows the album’s title track, which has garnered nearly 3 million streams since its release last month.
“Born To Kill” features 11 songs and was co-produced by Ness and Dave Sardy. The record includes guest appearances from Benmont Tench of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. The album’s cover art is a collaboration between Ness and artist Shepard Fairey. Click here to pre save / pre order Born To Kill.
The band will support the new release with a 25-show North American tour beginning Aug. 25 in Phoenix. The tour, which includes support from The Descendents and The Chats, will visit 22 cities before concluding Oct. 3 in San Diego. Click here to purchase tickets.
North American Tour Fall 2026
August 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre *
August 28 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater *
August 29 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory *
August 31 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle *
September 1 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
September 3 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz *
September 4 – Washington, DC – The Anthem *
September 5 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Stone Pony Summer Stage * (SOLD OUT)
September 8 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark *
September 9 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner *
September 11 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount *
September 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount *
September 14 – Toronto, ONT – HISTORY * (SOLD OUT)
September 15 – Toronto, ONT – HISTORY *
September 17 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit * (SOLD OUT)
September 20 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory *
September 22 – Denver, CO – The Mission Ballroom *
September 23 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center *
September 25 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas * (SOLD OUT)
September 26 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort – Grand Theatre * (SOLD OUT)
September 28 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic * (SOLD OUT)
September 29 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater *
October 1 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium # (SOLD OUT)
October 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium # (SOLD OUT)
October 3 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park *
