""Signing to Merge is a dream come true for The Tubs," says Williams. "We've been huge fans since we were teens. They've put out some of our fave records of all time... I think there's a weirdly beautiful and singular quality to their ballads, even though the lyrics are basically always trash.""
""We thought it'd be fun to jangle up 'Fade To Black' and give it a sort of folk rock reinvented outro to announce the signing.""
The Tubs, an indie rock band led by Owen Williams, signed with Merge Records after their previous label, Trouble in Mind Records, closed. They celebrated this signing by releasing a cover of Metallica's 'Fade to Black,' transforming the original into a jangly version while maintaining its dark essence. Williams expressed excitement about joining Merge, citing their long-time admiration for the label and its influential records. The band has also announced UK/EU tour dates for the summer and fall of 2026.
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