# Yellowcard Better Days deluxe edition release

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> Updated: 2026-09-19T11:59:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The American band Yellowcard announced a digital deluxe edition of their album ‘Better Days’, scheduled for release on September 18 via Better Noise. The expanded version was noted to include the track ‘Calvary Drive’, which vocalist Ryan Key described as the “initial spark” for the project, having been the first demo created during sessions with producer Travis Barker and songwriter Nick Long.

Following the release, it was confirmed that the deluxe edition features the new track ‘Hell With Me’, a collaboration with DJ and producer Steve Aoki. The project also includes acoustic and alternative versions of existing tracks. The ‘Better Days’ era has achieved commercial success, including over 65 million streams and a number one position on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart. The band has scheduled tours in North America and Europe.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Yellowcard releases ‘Better Days’ deluxe edition featuring Steve Aoki

Yellowcard has released a deluxe edition of their album ‘Better Days’, featuring a new collaboration with Steve Aoki titled ‘Hell With Me’.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yellowcard-releases-better-days-deluxe-edition-featuring-steve-aoki

### 2026-08-21: Yellowcard announces deluxe edition of Better Days with new track

Yellowcard is releasing a deluxe edition of their album ‘Better Days’ on September 18, featuring the unreleased track ‘Calvary Drive’, recorded during initial sessions with Travis Barker.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yellowcard-announces-deluxe-edition-of-better-days-with-new-track

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