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Welcome to The Winchester, our blog and virtual pub. Grab a pint. Have a browse. Share your thoughts.
From honest reviews and in-depth interviews to festival coverage and backstage stories, we champion the bands, creators and moments shaping the UK alternative and heavy music scene.
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THE WINCHESTER
MEET THE MAN BEHIND BANBURY'S HOME OF HEAVY MUSIC
Musician and pub landlord Ben Smith on a decade of beer, bands and community at The Wheatsheaf.
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RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 79
The Ragamuffins review Electric Callboy's Tanzneid, new music from Wage War and Like Moths To Flames, and predict the Ozzfest 2027 lineup.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 78
The Ragamuffins discuss new music from Avenged Sevenfold, Beartooth and 156/Silence and reveal their favourite albums of 2026 so far.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 77
The Ragamuffins discuss new music from Loathe and Bury Tomorrow and predict the headliners for 2000 Trees 2027.
METALLICA: LIVE IN CARDIFF 2026
Guest contributor James Neeson reviews Metallica’s M72 World Tour show in Cardiff, featuring Gojira and Knocked Loose.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 76
The Ragamuffins review new singles from Beartooth and Holding Absence, reflect on Download 2026, and predict the lineup for 2027.
RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST: EPISODE 75
The Ragamuffins review new singles from Rosemary, Citizen and Unpeople, plus albums from Static Dress and Guilt Trip.
TEN OF CLUBS x RAGAMUFFIN MUSIC PODCAST
We've teamed up to bring you the best in alternative music: news, reviews and interviews, plus festival previews and so much more.
Author James Neeson talks self-help, mental wellbeing, and why heavy music can be a powerful tool for resilience and recovery.
HIGH FADE: FUNKY WHEN IT'S FUNKING
Guitarist Harry Valentino and drummer Heath Campbell on relentless touring and new album Twice as Nice.
LOVELETTER: THE HEAVIEST METALCORE WE CAN MAKE
The TOC @ The Wheatsheaf headliners talk shows, songwriting, highlights, and new single Nostalgia.
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SACRAVIA TAKE THE WIN AT FRESH BLOOD
TOCstock Fresh Blood ’26 winners Sacravia reveal all about their win, their sound, and debut single Silence Binds.
THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX
The soundtrack to The Winchester — featuring tracks from the bands we've interviewed, reviewed and championed.
Hit play, discover your next favourite band and dive into the stories behind the songs in The Winchester.
