Oakland-based dark punk band Adrenochrome is proud to present their premiere full-length release, In Memoriam. In Memoriam is laden with infectious melodies, tenacious rhythm, and catchy, powerful vocals. This album houses all the attitude and tone of early death-rock powerhouses like Phaidia, while maintaining all the fury and focus of anarcho-punk legends such as Poison Girls and Penetration. Driving, dancey, and just aggressive enough to demand your attention, In Memoriam is certain to leave you singing along with your fist in the air. (Domîno Monët)


Our take: Oakland’s Adrenochrome released a flexi back in 2021 and I’ve been waiting to hear more music ever since. Finally, In Memoriam is here! Adrenochrome’s style is a punky take on death rock, taking the template of bands like the Chameleons, the Cure, and Sad Lovers and Giants and infusing it with the energy and stripped-down quality of UK82 punk. They take the best of both sounds, their bass-driven melodies and atmospheric guitars adding depth and texture to the chanted hooks of tracks like “Lost City” and “Vanishing Point.” Adrenochrome’s drummer also played in Kurraka, and while Adrenochrome’s songwriting is very different, the fusion of post-punk groove with hardcore power is still very much present. You can’t go wrong combining a high-energy playing style with great hooks, and In Memoriam will keep you both dancing and singing along.