Having recently purchased Guitar Hero III, I have spent way to much time as an adult playing a video game. To my surprise though, the music available on the game is pretty awesome. Awesome in particular when “Story of My Life” by Social Distortion (the game actually has a cover band doing it) comes up on the screen. I had attended the most recent Social D show in Cleveland, albeit about a year and a half ago at The House of Blues on October 4th, 2006. The show was awesome so I took it upon myself to see if Social D was touring in the Midwest any time soon. The answer to that is no, according to the “Official Social Distortion Website.”

On the website though it links to Black Kat Kustoms. Black Kat was founded in 2003 by lead singer Mike Ness. Its existence seems to parallel the same beliefs that propelled the bands unspoken creed of discontent and pride in being a dissenting individual while embracing the outlaw culture so often found on the west coast. Part of that culture seems to have always been bikes, cars, hotrods and choppers.

All that crap said, go and check out the website here. They have a small photo gallery, some wicked apparel for sale and an interesting interview with Hess by Cole Foster of Salinas Boys. If you make friends on the internet you can check out their myspace page here.

Now if for some reason you don’t happen to be the lead singer of legendary rock band, yet still choose to wrench on your own ride or build custom bikes or rods go ahead and check out our store for some great pricing on parts and supplies for your garage….

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