Uncle Slam | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Crossover thrash, thrash metal |
| Years active | 1987–1995 |
| Labels | Caroline, Restless, Medusa |
| Past members |
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Uncle Slam was an American crossover thrash band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 1987, which shared some members with Suicidal Tendencies.[1] Many of their songs were about politics, rebel themes, death, pain, and violence.[2]
History
[edit]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.[3] Another bassist for Uncle Slam, Bob Heathcote, later joined Suicidal Tendencies.[4]
Their first album, Say Uncle, was released in 1988 by Caroline Records.[1] 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.[2] A performance that year gained the band positive notice from the Chicago Tribune, which called the band an important new practitioner of its genre.[5] Their final album When God Dies was released in 1995 by Medusa Records, after which the band broke up.[2]
Members
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Last line-up
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Former members
† = Members who were present when Uncle Slam was known as the Brood. |
Timeline
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Year of release | Title | Label |
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| 1988 | Say Uncle[1] | Caroline Records |
| 1993 | Will Work for Food | Restless Records |
| 1995 | When God Dies | Medusa Records |
Demos
[edit]| Year of Release | Title |
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| 1987 | Say Uncle preproduction demo |
| 1987 | Demo '87 |
| 1988 | Say Uncle |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Say Uncle - Review". Blabbermouth.net. June 20, 2010.
- ^ a b c Treppel, Jeff (July 6, 2012). "The Lazarus Pit: Uncle Slam's Will Work for Food". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Uncle Slam". www.nolifetilmetal.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Uncle Slam - Metal Area - Extreme Music Portal". metalarea.org. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
- ^ "Uncle SlamWill Work for Food (Restless) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)Uncle…". Chicago Tribune. February 11, 1993. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Uncle Slam at BNR Metal Pages
