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.

Propping up the bar, you'll meet the best alt rock & metal bands 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

Severed Tongues metal band

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 Oxford metal band performing

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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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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Defects UK metal band

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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Last Hounds punk band credit @glasslife

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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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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