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  • Summary: Social Distortion's first full-length studio release since 2011's Hard Times And Nursery Rhymes was produced by band frontman Mike Ness and D. Sardy.
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  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    May 20, 2026
    80
    Ferocious, uncompromising and back on form. [Jun 2026, p.71]
  2. May 20, 2026
    80
    Born to Kill is new yet vintage Social Distortion, a greatest-hits package of new material that is authentic, fresh, and retrospective all at once.
  3. May 20, 2026
    80
    A gratifying release for fans of Social Distortion and beyond, Born To Kill finds Ness and the fellas still motoring along with plenty of gas in the tank.
  4. May 20, 2026
    60
    Born To Kill is a decent comeback from these punkabilly lifers. Here’s hoping its momentum brings us more magic from Mike, sooner rather than later.