The Memorials is an American hard rock band from Berkeley, California that formed in December 2009.

As of 2012[update], the line-up consists of Thomas Pridgen, Viveca Hawkins, and Nick Brewer.

After departing The Mars Volta, Pridgen turned his attention to forming his own group, which would incorporate a range of styles as diverse as the experiences of the band members.

He contacted friends Viveca Hawkins and Nick Brewer, who were former students at Berklee College of Music,[6] and asked them to establish a new band with him.

[citation needed] The Memorials' self-titled debut album The Memorials[7] was recorded at the Petting Zoo Recording Studio (The Zoo) in North Oakland, California, as well as at Pridgen's home studio between December 14, 2009, and February 3, 2010.