Uncle Slam

This article is about the American thrash band. For the mascot, see Potomac Nationals.

Uncle Slam
Origin	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres	Crossover thrash, thrash metal
Years active	1987–1995
Labels	Caroline, Restless, Medusa
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. ^[1] Many of their songs were about politics, rebel themes, death, pain, and violence. ^[2]

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. ^[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

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.

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Year of release	Title	Label
1988	Say Uncle [1]	Caroline Records
1993	Will Work for Food	Restless Records
1995	When God Dies	Medusa Records

Demos

Year of Release	Title
1987	Say Uncle preproduction demo
1987	Demo '87
1988	Say Uncle

References

1. "Say Uncle - Review". Blabbermouth.net . June 20, 2010.
2. Treppel, Jeff (July 6, 2012). "The Lazarus Pit: Uncle Slam's Will Work for Food". Decibel Magazine. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
3. "No Life 'til Metal - CD Gallery - Uncle Slam". www.nolifetilmetal.com. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
4. "Uncle Slam - Metal Area - Extreme Music Portal". metalarea.org. Retrieved January 17, 2026.
5. "Uncle SlamWill Work for Food (Restless) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)Uncle…". Chicago Tribune. February 11, 1993. Retrieved January 17, 2026.

External links

• Uncle Slam at BNR Metal Pages