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

You'll meet the best alt rock & metal bands, propping up the bar, in Pulitzer Prize-worthy interviews. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas.

To hear our pick of the best tracks from the bands featured, check out The Winchester Jukebox. Cheers!

THE WINCHESTER

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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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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