Uncle Slam
American crossover thrash band
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::summary American crossover thrash band ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Uncle Slam |
| origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| genre | Crossover thrash, thrash metal |
| years_active | 1987–1995 |
| label | Caroline, Restless, Medusa |
| :: |
|name = Uncle Slam |image = |caption = |image_size = |origin = Los Angeles, California, U.S. |genre = Crossover thrash, thrash metal |years_active = 1987–1995 |label = Caroline, Restless, Medusa |website = |current_members = |past_members =
- Todd Moyer
- Simon Oliver
- R. J. Herrera
- Jon Nelson
- John Flitcraft
- Louiche Mayorga
- Bob Heathcote
- Angelo Espino
- Amery Smith Uncle Slam was an American crossover thrash band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1987, which shared some members with Suicidal Tendencies. Many of their songs were about politics, rebel themes, death, pain, and violence.
History
Uncle Slam was formed as offshoot of a previous band called The Brood in 1987, by singer/guitarist Jon Nelson, singer/guitarist Todd Moyer, bassist John Flitcraft, and former Suicidal Tendencies drummer Amery Smith. Flitcraft was replaced by Louiche Mayorga, another former member of Suicidal Tendencies. Another bassist for Uncle Slam, Bob Heathcote, later joined Suicidal Tendencies.
Their first album, Say Uncle, was released in 1988 by Caroline Records. Numerous personnel changes slowed the production of the band's second album, and Will Work for Food was finally released in 1993 by Restless Records. A performance that year gained the band positive notice from the Chicago Tribune, which called the band an important new practitioner of its genre. Their final album When God Dies was released in 1995 by Medusa Records, after which the band broke up.
Members
Last line-up
- Todd Moyer – lead guitar and backing vocals (1984–1995)
- Simon Oliver – bass (1987–1989, 1991–1995)
- R. J. Herrera – drums (1994–1995)
Former members
- Jon Nelson – lead vocals and lead guitar (1984–1987) †
- John Flitcraft – bass, backing vocals (1984–1986) †
- Louiche Mayorga – bass (1986–1987)
- Bob Heathcote – bass (1987)
- Angelo Espino – bass (1989–1991)
- Amery Smith – drums and backing vocals (1984–1994)
† = Members who were present when Uncle Slam was known as the Brood.
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Discography
Studio albums
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| Year of release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | title=Say Uncle - Review | url=https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/say-uncle |
| 1993 | Will Work for Food | Restless Records |
| 1995 | When God Dies | Medusa Records |
| :: |
Demos
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| Year of Release | Title |
|---|---|
| 1987 | Say Uncle preproduction demo |
| 1987 | Demo '87 |
| 1988 | Say Uncle |
| :: |
References
References
- Treppel, Jeff. (2012-07-06). "The Lazarus Pit: Uncle Slam's Will Work for Food".
- "No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Uncle Slam".
- "Uncle Slam - Metal Area - Extreme Music Portal".
- (1993-02-11). "Uncle SlamWill Work for Food (Restless) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)Uncle…".
- (20 June 2010). "Say Uncle - Review".
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