Good Riddance and Bad Assumption

Good Riddance is a melodic hardcore punk band from Santa Cruz known for politically charged lyrics. Led by Russ Rankin, they gained fame with albums like *For God and Country* and *A Comprehensive Guide to Moderne Rebellion* on Fat Wreck Chords. They've toured with Sick of It All, released *Ballads from the Revolution*, and were temporarily disbanded in 2007. Reformed in 2012, they put out *Peace In Our Time* and *Thoughts and Prayers*, remaining influential in the punk scene.