Uncle Slam
Uncle Slam | |
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Crossover thrash, hardcore punk, thrash metal |
| Years active | 1987–1995 |
| Labels | Medusa, Restless, Caroline, Profile |
| Associated acts | Suicidal Tendencies The Brood |
| 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. They were influenced by punk rock bands of the 1980s like Suicidal Tendencies (which featured some of the members of Uncle Slam and The Brood), D.R.I., Corrosion of Conformity, Black Flag and the Circle Jerks, as well as heavy metal bands like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Slayer and Motörhead. Many of their songs are about politics, rebel themes, death, pain and violence.
History[edit]
Uncle Slam was formed in 1987 by vocalists and guitarists Jon Nelson, Todd Moyer, bassist John Flitcraft, and former Suicidal Tendencies drummer Amery Smith.
Flitcraft quit the band and was replaced by Louiche Mayorga, who previously played bass alongside Smith in Suicidal Tendencies, but also soon left. He was briefly replaced by Bob Heathcote (who would later join Suicidal Tendencies) before Simon Oliver finally joined shortly after.
The first "Uncle Slam" album was Say Uncle, released in 1988 through Caroline Records. Before the band could work on a follow-up to that album, Oliver left Uncle Slam in 1989 and was replaced by Angelo Espino.
After Oliver returned in 1991, the band released their second album under the Uncle Slam name, Will Work for Food, in 1993 through Restless Records. Smith departed the band the following year and was replaced by another former Suicidal Tendencies member, R. J. Herrera. With the lineup of Moyer, Oliver, and Herrera, the band recorded and released their third and final album, When God Dies, in 1995 through Medusa Records. The band broke up that same year.
After Smith's departure from Uncle Slam, he resurfaced in two bands, the Beastie Boys and BS 2000. He is now in AgainST, formed by Excel singer Dan Clements and former Suicidal Tendencies members Grant Estes, Amery Smith and Louiche Mayorga.
Members[edit]
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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 |
| 1988 | Say Uncle | Caroline Records |
| 1993 | Will Work for Food | Restless Records |
| 1995 | When God Dies | Medusa Records |
Demos[edit]
| Year of Release | Title |
| 1987 | Say Uncle preproduction demo |
| 1987 | Demo '87 |
| 1988 | Say Uncle |
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Uncle Slam at BNR Metal Pages
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