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Contents • • • • • • • • • • History [ ] Adrenalin O.D. Formed in 1981 from the ashes of late 1970s punk band The East Paterson Boys Choir. S first recordings saw release on the widely distributed compilation released on cassettes in 1982. The compilation also featured the first recordings of the, as well as prominent bands like and the Washington DC band. The comedic and speedy 'Paul's Not Home' became an instant hit. S first vinyl release, a six-song () entitled Let's Barbeque, was released on their own label. Because the budget was so tight, the band could only afford 15 minutes of studio time.
They recorded all six tracks in one take with no overdubs. Buy Our Records became one of New Jersey's largest punk labels and springboarded the careers of many bands including,,. Adrenalin O.D.' S first album entitled The Wacky Hijinks of Adrenalin O.D. Showcased the band's use of blazing speed-punk and sarcastic lyrics, taking aim at the suburban experience with songs like 'Middle Aged Whore', 'Trans Am' (the inspiration for the 's 'Bitchin' Camaro'), and the crowd favorite 'Rock n' Roll Gas Station'. The album contains an untitled and blatantly obvious backmasked track. When played backwards, it is the band members saying in unison; 'God is very, very nice.
Be kind to animals. Satan sucks.' The band turned down offers from virtually every major metal label looking to market the band to the emerging thrash metal crowds, maintaining that even though their songs had a metallic edge they were a punk band. Some of the songs on are the fastest hardcore tracks ever recorded.
Adrenalin O.D. Toured nationally and created a loyal following via their live shows (described by some as an experience somewhere between and.) The band's quick wit and on-stage banter was at times as much of an improv stand-up comedy act as a hardcore punk band, and fans coined the term 'funny-punk' to describe their performances. Tracks that exhibit the band's quirky sense of humor include a cover of 's 'Baby Elephant Walk', a version of ' entitled 'Surfin' Jew', and a track entitled 'Masterpiece' which is a punk reworking of 's ' from 'Symphonies and Fanfares for the King's Supper' (which the band knew only as the theme from the TV series ). By their third release Cruising With Elvis In Bigfoot's UFO, the band brought in producer (who had worked with the, and ) to help the band's translation from hyper-speed to mid-tempo melodic punk. With songs like 'Bulimic Food Fight', and 'My Mother Can't Drive', both Stereo Review Magazine and 'Decibel Magazine' ranked the album among the funniest records of all time.
Their last release 'Ishtar' produced by Andy Shernoff for Restless/Enigma Records saw the band starting to lose their momentum and interest. Ishtar was over budget and only available for a short time before the label folded. Hence the title 'Ishtar'. Bands that have cited Adrenalin O.D. As a major influence include,,,,,,, and Post-breakup [ ] After parting ways with Adrenalin O.D.
In 1986, Jack Steeples took over the guitar duties for Mental Decay. Mental Decay recorded and released three singles (Mental Decay, Elvis Demilo, and Walking Stick) plus two cuts with the Headache Records compilation with Jack on guitar. Jack left Mental Decay in 1995 and 'cleaned up.' He would rejoin Mental Decay again for a short time in 1996 to record and play a number shows. In December 1995, Jack would take over Bass duties and rejoin his friend and Adrenalin O.D. Frontman Paul Richard in the Kowalskis.
Jack's first show with the Kowalskis would be opening for Iggy Pop. Fronted by Kitty Kowalski, the Kowalskis released a single and a full-length CD (All Hooped up on Goofballs) on the Blackout record label with Jack and Paul. After leaving the Kowalskis in 1999, Paul and Jack would go on to form SUX. SUX was together for ten years, never releasing any recordings. Band members Bruce Wingate and Wayne Garcia went on to form a three-man band in tribute to both of their first names and the of comic book hero.
In the mid-1990s Wingate was the musical director for two tours by cult figure. He has continued to write and record as the frontman for many groups, including The International Brunch Mummies, Shyster Shyster & Flywheel, New Reagans, The Earls Of Sandwich, and the TXT PSTLZ (text pistols). He also formed a joke-techno band called Total Dick which progressed and renamed itself to District Allstarz. Drummer Dave Scott spent three years with the ill-fated New Jersey 'supergroup' Scrooge (later ) with members of Genocide and, before going on to Atlantic Recording artists Lucy's Trance. He later relocated to Florida and has played in,,. He also managed Orlando Power duo NUTRAJET featuring poster artist Greg 'STAINBOY' Reinel.