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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

Stanchions post-hardcore 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 punk band

Brixton Alley: Messy Riffs, Catchy Melodies

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

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Finn O'Bryan musician and poet

Finn O'Bryan: The Uncomfortable Truth

We talk storytelling, Slipknot, and PLEASURE with the musician and poet.

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The Skinner Brothers: We Meet 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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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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We love hearing new music. If you're a band we should know about, get in touch .

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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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