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.

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

History edit

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 edit

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

Former Members edit

  • 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 edit

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 edit

  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.