Social Distortion Born To Kill Tour
With Special Guests
Descendents // The Chats
The Met // 9-8
On September 8th, Social Distortion brought their Born to Kill tour to The Met in Philadelphia, with Descendents and The Chats joining them for a night packed with punk rock. With three very different bands on the lineup, there was something for everyone throughout the night. The venue was already filling up early, with fans showing up to catch all three bands and the energy in the room continued to build as the night went on.
Opening the night was The Chats, bringing a blend of old school punk that I haven't heard from a band in a while. Their set was fast and energetic, coming in at around 30 minutes, but they made the most of it. They came out with plenty of energy and kept things moving throughout the entire set. The crowd cheered them on the whole time and they were a great way to get the night started.
Next up was Descendents, I've been trying to catch them for years and finally got the chance, and they did not disappoint. They played hit after hit and managed to do something only a few bands can do, play 25 songs in 45 minutes and that’s not a bad thing. Their set moved at a fast pace from beginning to end, barely giving the crowd a chance to catch their breath before the next song started. The crowd was pumped throughout their entire set, with circle pits and crowd surfers filling the floor. They played songs like "Everything Sux," "I'm the One," "Smile," and "'Merican," just to name a few. It was one of those sets that felt like it was over almost as soon as it started, but they packed a lot into those 45 minutes.
Closing out the night was Social Distortion, celebrating their newest album Born to Kill. They started the show with the title track before going into crowd favorites like "Ring of Fire," "The Creeps," "Ball and Chain," and "Story of My Life," while also showcasing tracks from the new album including "Tonight," "No Way Out," and "Partners in Crime." The crowd was pumped up the entire time, singing along and cheering after nearly every song. There were also plenty of crowd surfers making their way toward the stage throughout the set.
Social Distortion has been doing this for decades, and you could see just how much these songs still mean to the people in the room. There were fans singing along to the older songs just as loudly as the newer material, and the band kept the energy going throughout the entire set. They came back out for the encore and played "Reach for the Sky" and "Dear Lover" before closing out the night with "Don't Drag Me Down."
It's always a treat catching two legendary bands and a newer band at one show, and this lineup is an amazing one. The Chats, Descendents, and Social Distortion each brought something different to the night, making for a great mix of punk from different generations. Definitely go to the show if it's coming anywhere near you.
Social Distortion
Descendents
The Chats
