Welcome to The Winchester, our alternative rock blog and virtual pub. Have a read, have a nice cold pint and wait for all this to blow over.

Here's where we interview our favourite alt rock & metal bands. From the biggest fish to the newest kids on the block, you'll find them all in The Winchester. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas. Bottoms up!

THE WINCHESTER

Sungaze alt rock band

Sungaze: Mazzy Star on Mescaline

The band's creative forces, Ian Hilvert and Ivory Snow, tell us about their new album, creative influences and future plans.

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Mothé indie alternative musician

Mothé: WTF Is Up?

The Los Angeles singer, songwriter, musician and producer lifts the lid on new EP 'Is Anyone Having Fun?' and tells us WTF is up.

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Flowers For The Dead: More Attitude and Grit

Flowers For The Dead: More Attitude and Grit

Guistarist and vocalist Jessie Szegö tells all about new single 'See-through' and what's next for the Washington DC-based alt rock project.

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Profiler metalcore band

Profiler: Bringing Our Own Take

Get the inside track on the Bristol metalcore band, its music, upcoming UK tour, influences and more.

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Slomosa desert rock band

Slomosa: The Best Time Every Time

Singer and guitarist Ben Berdous and bassist Marie Moe talk tundra rock, tours, Norway's rock scene and what's next for the band.

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Heavy Air drummer Kyla Adams by hurricaneoflions.com

Heavy Air: Just Wanting To Get Loud

We get the lowdown on new track 'Burn Me' and talk Jared Leto, sandwiches and more with the up-and-coming alt rockers.

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Virtual Pub Playlist

THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX

Here are some of our favourite tracks from the brilliant bands we've interviewed. Pour them in your earholes!

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