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

Hear the stories behind the music in Pulitzer Prize-worthy interviews with the best alt rock & metal bands. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas.

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MSRY: It Was Never Supposed To Be Forever

MSRY: It Was Never Supposed To Be Forever

The destructive hardcore quadruplet talk history, highlights, and hiatus, and tell us why they're back for one night only for TOCstock.

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TOCstock - Our Alternative Shindig Hits Banbury This October

Satisfy your lust for chaos and be part of an unmissable night of savage riffs, brutal breakdowns, and serious noise.

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Profiler: Bringing Something New

Learn what Bristol nu metallers Profiler have been up to as we chat with frontman, founding member, and guitarist Mike Evans.

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Digital Music Distribution Made Simple

Find out how to amplify the reach of your original music in this exclusive interview with trailblazing digital music distribution platform EmuBands.

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Severed Tongues: Nothing Is Off The Table

Drummer Joe Bartlett lifts the lid on the UK metalcore band, songwriting, new EP 'Fragments' and more.

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WALL: On The Same Wavelength

Elliot Cole, drummer and 50% of sludgy metal project WALL, spills his beans on the band, brother Ryan, touring, songwriting and riffs, riffs, riffs.

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Profiler metalcore band

Profiler: Bringing Their 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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The Undertaking!: We Aren't Supposed To Be Doing This

The Undertaking!: We Aren't Supposed To Be Doing This

Lead singer Austin Visser gives us the lowdown on the Californian chaotic rockers' latest single 'And The Silver Surfer'.

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Stimulate your lugholes with the best tracks from the sick bands we've interviewed.

Big thanks to all the incredible artists who've made time to chat with us. Legends all.

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