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Welcome to The Winchester blog & virtual pub. Explore the stories behind the music in award-worthy interviews with the best metal, punk and hardcore bands on the scene. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas. Have a read, have a nice cold pint, and wait for all this to blow over.

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Defects frontman Tony Maue

DEFECTS: PERFECTION DOESN'T EXIST

The multitalented musician talks Iron Maiden, The Raven Age, and new band Defects.

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The Ariston alt rock band

THE ARISTON: ANGUISED DEPTHS TO ANTHEMIC HEIGHTS

Luca, Will, Clay, and Finn spill their beans on the band, the EP, and what’s next.

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SANTU alt rock band

SANTÙ: WHAT IF I TOLD YOU?

The guys reveal their musical influences and tell us all about new single 'What If I Told You?'

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Stanchions math rock band

Stanchions: Grunged Out Melodic Hardcore

Drummer Ryan Wilkinson on the band, the EP, and more.

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20MFG vocalist Nicole Footitt

20 Miles From Grimsby: A New Chapter

20MFG's new lead vocalist Nicole Footitt reveals all about how she came to join the Sheffield alt rock outfit. 

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Brixton Alley indie alternative rock band

BRIXTON ALLEY: MESSY RIFFS, CATCHY MELODIES

Bassist Ben Wells on crisps, Carling, Covid, and more.

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The Skinner Brothers guitarist Joe Fisher

THE SKINNER BROTHERS: LARGE AND IN CHARGE

Guitarist Joe Fisher on the band, haters, Arctic Monkeys, and having it large.

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20 Miles From Grimsby alt rock band

20 MILES FROM GRIMSBY: A BASS-FILLED EXTRAVAGANZA

We talk EPs and record deals with the Sheffield grunge rockers and their record label.

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Defects drummer Harry Jennings

Defects Drummer Harry Jennings: Bringing the Heavy

The heavy metal drummer on CytotaShvpes, and new band Defects.

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20 Miles From Grimsby alt rock band

20 Miles From Grimsby: Happiest Playing Live

We meet the Sheffield grunge rock band and help them celebrate signing their first record deal.

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Singer-songwriter Yvng Error

YVNG ERROR: WORLD DOMINATION, NOTHING LESS

The West London singer-songwriter on his next chapter.

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"TEN OF CLUBS is a sick brand. We love the message behind it. Big up to the lot of ya!"

Defects nu metal band logo

"TEN OF CLUBS were amongst the first people to really show us love and see the vision we have for the future."

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"It’s cool you’re giving grassroots artists a platform for exposure. It's much needed in today’s music industry."

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THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX

Hit play on these absolute bangers from bands we’ve chatted with over a pint in The Winchester.

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