Dangers (band)

Dangers
OriginLos Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres
Years active2005 (2005)–present
LabelsTopshelf, Vitriol, Dangers
Members
  • Alfred Brown IV
  • Justin Smith
  • Jack Shirley
  • Chris Conde
  • Anthony Rivera
Websitewww.wearedangers.com

Dangers is an American hardcore punk band from Los Angeles, California,[1] formed in 2005.[2] They have released three EPs and three studio albums, most recently The Bend in the Break which came out in 2016 on Topshelf Records.

History

Dangers formed in 2005, releasing a self-titled EP the same year.[3] The following year, they released their debut full-length album Anger on Dangers Records.[4] In 2010, they released their second album Messy, Isn't It? on Vitriol Records.[5][6] In 2011, they appeared at Fluff Fest in the Czech Republic for the first time, returning in 2013 and 2015.[7] In 2014, Dangers released their second EP Five O'Clock Shadows at the Edge of the Western World on Secret Voice.[8] In 2016, they released their third album The Bend in the Break on Topshelf Records.[9][10]

Members

  • Alfred Brown IV – vocals, spoken word
  • Jack Shirley – lead guitar
  • Justin Smith – rhythm guitar
  • Chris Conde – bass
  • Anthony Rivera – drums

Former Members

  • Justin Smith – guitar
  • Earl Carrasco - bass
  • Tim Culver – bass
  • James Phillips – drums
  • Alex McLeod – drums
  • Curt Baer – guitar
  • Adam Castle – drums
  • Beezo - guitar
  • Rollie Ulug - guitar and drums

Discography

Studio albums

  • Anger (2006, Dangers Records)
  • Messy, Isn't It? (2010, Vitriol Records)
  • The Bend in the Break (2016, Topshelf Records)

Demos, EPs, and Singles

  • Demo (2005, Self-released)
  • Dangers (2005, Old Guard Records)
  • Five O'Clock Shadows at the Edge of the Western World (2014, Secret Voice)
  • Kiss With Spit 7" (2016, Vitriol Records)

References

  1. ^ a b c Brown, August. "L.A. hard-core band Dangers forces you to pay attention". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Album Stream: Dangers – 'The Bend in the Break' & Track By Track". newnoisemagazine.com. New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 19 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Dangers – Self Titled EP". Midwestern Housewives. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  4. ^ Carman, Keith. "Dangers: Messy, Isn't It?". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  5. ^ "Dangers: Messy, Isn't It? [12 inch] (2010)". Punknews. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  6. ^ "Dangers releasing new album (MP3)". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  7. ^ "Fluff Fest" (in Czech). CoreMusic. 6 April 2011. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
  8. ^ Walschots, Natalie. "Dangers: Five O'Clock Shadows At The Edge of the Western World 7". Exclaim!. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  9. ^ Garland, Emma. "Pissed Off Hardcore Institution DANGERS Return with Their Third Album". Vice. Retrieved 3 April 2017.
  10. ^ Anthony, David. "Dangers bends to a new will on The Bend In The Break". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 3 April 2017.