Social Distortion, Jan. 27 - Jan. 28 (Hollywood Pallidium)

( Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times )

It's about time. Social Distortion, one of the O.C.'s longest-running and most well-regarded punk bands finally has a new album with "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes," to be released via Epitaph on Jan. 18. If one has the opportunity, however, the best way to experience Social Distortion is live. Though the band has never stopped performing live, "Hard Times" marks the act's first album in six years, and you can bet the band will have something to prove.

Social Distortion plays the Hollywood Pallidium, 6215 Sunset Blvd.,on Jan. 27 and Jan. 28. Tickets are $38.50, not including surcharges.