March 27, 2026 – Santa Cruz, CA – The wait is over for Before The World Caves In, the highly anticipated 10th studio album from hardcore veterans Good Riddance. Featuring recent singles “Drive Faster” and “There’s Still Tonight”, Before The World Caves In serves as a fierce response to the unprecedented times we are living in. The band shares:
“Everybody deals with struggle.
Heartbreak.
Disappointment.
To an alarming degree, humanity often finds that it creates, promotes, or allows its own malaise.”
Before The World Caves In – an album steeped in protest and dissent – comes ahead of this weekend’s No Kings Day demonstration. Taking place Saturday March 28th, No Kings Day is a nationwide day of peaceful protest in support our country’s most vulnerable communities. The previous events on June 14, 2025 and October 18, 2025, drew millions of people – all banding together against the corruption and cruelty of the current administration. For more information on how to get involved, please visit: https://www.nokings.org/
Good Riddance are one of the most respected and enduring bands in melodic hardcore. Formed in Santa Cruz, California in 1990, the band built their reputation on fast, aggressive songwriting and politically charged lyrics that helped define the sound and spirit of modern hardcore.
Known for their uncompromising honesty and intensity, Good Riddance have released a series of influential albums that address themes of social justice, personal responsibility, and resistance. Their music connects deeply with audiences through a balance of urgency, melody, and raw conviction, earning them a dedicated global following.
A proven force on festival stages, Good Riddance are renowned for explosive, high-energy live performances that bring together longtime fans and new listeners alike. With decades of touring experience and a catalog of anthems that remain as relevant as ever, Good Riddance continue to stand as a vital voice in hardcore—direct, principled, and relentless.
