:: alex newport ::

Alex had already been producing bands while still with Fudge Tunnel, working largely with bands who were friends (Scum Pups, Skink, Tubesurfer), but also notably with the Melvins. When FT split, he took up recording and producing full time. Having lived in the US since 1992, he eventually re-located to San Francisco, where he became a house engineer at Tiny Telephone studios. Over these last few years he has built a solid reputation as a producer, working with At the Drive-In, the Mars Volta, the Icarus Line and many, many more.

In 1999, Alex returned to making music for the first time since his short collaboration with Hillbilly Devilspeak's Tom Reardon (Son of Crackpipe). Joining forces with Ches Smith and Ian Billet, he formed Theory of Ruin and released a 7" on Elastic Records. Running the same streets as Shellac, Big Black and the Jesus Lizard, it was noisy, raw and nothing like Fudge Tunnel, being big on bass and reducing the guitar to a scratchy texture. Ian Billet left due to poor health and musical differences, and was replaced with David Link, and in 2002 Theory of Ruin released their long awaited full length album through Escape Artist records. Counter Cultre Nosebleed was more polished than it's predecessor, but has all the marks of a fantastic album.

Alex continues to work as a producer, and has recently moved to Los Angeles where he has recently set up his own studio, Hot Head Recording. Meanwhile, Theory of Ruin have released a five track EP, Frontline Poster Child, which is fucking brilliant. More live dates will be announced soon so keep an eye on their website.