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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Defects: Modern Error - Special Edition Tee

We've partnered with UK metal band Defects to create an exclusive tee to celebrate the release of their hotly anticipated debut album: Modern Error.

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The Co Founder: Keeping Things Interesting

The Co Founder: Keeping Things Interesting

The Californian indie rock outfit lift the lid on new album 'Never Miss A Good Opportunity To Shut The Fuck Up' and talk highlights, influences and songwriting.

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Last Hounds: Stand Up And Take What’s Yours

The Brummie punk band's bassist Ben Taylor gives us the highlights and the lowdown on bostin' new track Bubbles.

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Enemy Within: The Truth About Bed Of Lies

Singer Howard Kaye gives us the truth about new track 'Bed of Lies' and reveals which Spice Girl he'd wannabe.

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Other Half: Play It Like You Mean It

Other Half: Play It Like You Mean It

Post-punk guitarist, songwriter and shouter Cal Hudson on nasty music, nice people and latest album 'Soft Action'.

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Dream Awake: Defects Frontman Tony Maue

Defects Frontman Tony Maue: Dream Awake

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

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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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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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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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