NEWS & EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
Welcome to The Winchester blog and virtual pub. Grab a pint and explore the stories behind the music in award-worthy interviews with the best and loudest bands on the scene. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas.
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Author James Neeson talks self-help, mental wellbeing, and why heavy music can be a powerful tool for resilience and recovery.
HIGH FADE: FUNKY WHEN IT'S FUNKING
Guitarist Harry Valentino and drummer Heath Campbell on relentless touring and new album Twice as Nice.
LOVELETTER: THE HEAVIEST METALCORE WE CAN MAKE
The TOC @ The Wheatsheaf headliners talk shows, songwriting, highlights, and new single Nostalgia.
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SACRAVIA TAKE THE WIN AT FRESH BLOOD
TOCstock Fresh Blood ’26 winners Sacravia reveal all about their win, their sound, and debut single Silence Binds.
Rabidfest co-founder Greg Brown and MSRY guitarist Charles Bishop on what makes a great performance.
The sludgy, alt metal power trio reveal all about new single ‘Bleeding’, mental health, TOCstock, and what's coming next.
SEVERED TONGUES: TOCSTOCK PLAYLIST
Discover the perfect playlist to gear up for TOCstock as Severed Tongues reveal the songs that fuel their fire.
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.
PROFILER: BRINGING SOMETHING NEW
Hear what Bristol nu metallers Profiler have been up to as we chat with frontman, founding member, and guitarist Mike Evans.
DIGITAL MUSIC DISTRIBUTION MADE SIMPLE
Learn how to amplify the reach of your original music in this exclusive chat with trailblazing digital music distribution platform EmuBands.
MOUTH BREATHER — OUR DEBUT SINGLE UNLEASHED
Learn all about 'Mouth Breather' our Grammy Award-worthy alt rock tour de force from its creator, Skev.
TOC x SUNGAZE: FEEL BETTER TOMORROW
We've partnered with acclaimed dream rock band Sungaze to bring you an exclusive and very special tee to mark the release of new single Feel Better Tomorrow.
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Featured Artists
THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX
Hit play on this hand-picked selection of heavy-hitters from bands we’ve featured in The Winchester.
