The Dangerfields are a

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, formed in 2000. Fronted by

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Andrew Griswold, the band has gone through many line-up changes. They have released one

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, and played more than 800 live gigs, including playing their 666th gig on 06/06/06. They have toured with many notable bands, including

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invited them to perform with him at his BBC 6 Music Road Show at Belfast's

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. Bands to have played their debut gigs opening for The Dangerfields include

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recorded a

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of the Dangerfields' song ''Maniac'' on their ''Zombi Brew'' EP. The Dangerfields stopped touring in 2011, but never officially split up. They returned to the stage for 'one-off' gigs in 2014 and 2019, and as of 2021, are working on a new album.

Members

*Andrew Griswold - Drums (2000-2002), Drums & Vocals (2002-2011, 2014, 2019–present) *Wee Gay Bryan - Bass (2004, 2019), Guitar (2021-present) *Jamie 'Mad Dog' Delerict - Bass (2007-2010, 2021–present) *'Hot' Rob Karloff - Guitar (2008, 2010-2011, 2021–present)

Previous members

*Punk J - Vocals (2000) *Baron - Bass (2000-2001, 2003) *The Steve Jones - Guitar/Bass (2000-2001, 2002, 2003) *Gerry Nearly - Guitar (2000) *Simon - Vocals (2000) *Doc Party - Vocals (2000) *Wasp Boy - Vocals (2000), Bass (2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) *Nicci Seven - Guitar (2000) *Cormak - Vocals (2000-2002) *Rainey - Guitar (2001) *Jar - Guitar (2001, 2002) *Jane Strain - Bass (2001) *Horny Seany - Guitar/Bass (2001, 2002, 2003) *Goatboy - Guitar/Bass (2001, 2002, 2003) *Trues - Guitar/Bass (2001, 2002) *Adam 'The Beast' Sims - Guitar (2002, 2003, 2004, 2006-2007, 2008, 2009-2010, 2014) *Steve Riot - Bass (2002) *Graeme Insect - Guitar/Bass (2002, 2003) *Ben Dür - Bass (2002, 2005-2006) *Roxy Michaels - Guitar (2002) *Kevy Canavan - Guitar (2002) *Luke Nukem - Guitar (2003) *Catface - Bass (2003) *Dan Bastard - Guitar/Bass (2003-2006, 2014) *Liam Evangelist - Bass (2003) *London Lee - Guitar/Bass (2003, 2004, 2005, 2008) *Mully - Guitar/Bass (2003, 2004, 2005) *Treeslug - Bass (2004) *Saz - Bass (2004) *Craig 'Jawbreaker' Hayworth - Bass (2004) *Diamond Dave - Bass (2004-2005) *Sib - Bass (2006) *Mark Numskull - Bass (2006) *Ciarán Tracey - Bass (2006, 2008) *Jasper 'Guitar' Vincent - Guitar (2007-2008) *Johny Skullknuckles - Guitar (2008) *Greer - Bass (2008) *Sancho Büna - Guitar (2010) *Jake McCullough - Guitar (2010-2011) *Munky - Bass (2010) *Robin Daryush - Bass (2010-2011) *Jude McIlwaine - Guitar (2014) *Jarlath Cowan - Bass (2014) *Eoghan 234 - Bass (2019)

Discography

Demo Cassette

*''Dirty Wee Demo'' (2000)

7" EPs

*''Glitter Song'' (2002, split with Dogshit Sandwich) *''Wasted'' (2002, split with Miuku) *''No Respect 'Til Belfast'' ( Ruptured Ambitions 2003)

CD EPs

*''Hellride'' (2004)

Albums

*''Born To Rock'' (2005) *''For Whom The Cow Pats'' (2022)

Radio Sessions

*''BBC Radio Ulster - Across The Line'' (2005)

Compilation Appearances

*''Gimme Gimme Rock 'n' Roll'' on ''

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Vol 2: Mainstream Music Is Shit'' (2009) *''Wasted Life'' on ''Time to Be Proud EP1'' (2012)

References

External links

Official Website
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