Social distortion is an alternative punk rock band formed in 1978. The band has had numerous lineup changes over its history, but the frontman Mike Ness has remained constant.
The band has conducted recordings differently than most, taking hiatus after recording an album, then touring with new material before recording the next album. Most bands put their new material into the album, then tour to promote the album. According to Mike Ness, their strategy allows them to know what songs the fans want before the album is recorded.