Fudge Tunnel

Nottingham three-piece known for a claustrophobic, heavily distorted sludge/noise sound; released key albums on Earache in the early 1990s. Vocalist/guitarist Alex Newport later became known for production work and co-founded Nailbomb.

Formed in Nottingham, England. Core members cited in reviews: Alex Newport (vocals/guitar), Dave Riley (bass), Adrian Parkin (drums). Key albums mentioned in reviews: Hate Songs In E Minor (1991), Creep Diets (1993), The Complicated Futility of Ignorance (1994). Associated with Earache Records; Alex Newport later worked as a producer and was involved with Nailbomb.

Two DeBaser reviews praise Fudge Tunnel's heavy, claustrophobic sludge/noise sound and place their albums among early-'90s heavy highlights. Reviewers highlight Hate Songs In E Minor (1991) and The Complicated Futility of Ignorance (1994). Alex Newport (vocals/guitar) is noted as later becoming a producer and a Nailbomb co-founder. The band is presented as a distinct, aggressive Nottingham trio with industrial and hardcore influences.

For:Fans of sludge metal, noise rock, industrial and heavy 1990s British underground music.