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

Here's where we interview our favourite alt rock & metal bands. From the biggest fish to the newest kids on the block, you'll find them all in The Winchester. We also take you backstage at TEN OF CLUBS to show you our private areas. Bottoms up!

THE WINCHESTER

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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Sleemo: Aiming To Be As Loud As Possible

Sleemo: Aiming To Be As Loud As Possible

Bassist Jack Andrews spills his beans on the band, his musical influences, Star Wars and new album Call to the Void.

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Punk band Last Hounds

Last Hounds: Stand Up and Take What’s Yours Now

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

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All Hail Hyena: Beneath the Pyjamas

All Hail Hyena: Beneath the Pyjamas

Musical heroes, missing organs, fans, friendship and how not to smoke a can pipe; the Burnley alt-punkers reveal all.

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Skins and Strings: Meet Kevin Rheault

Skins and Strings: Meet Kevin Rheault

The multi-talented guitarist, bassist and drummer on bands, belonging, and playing bass with Celtic punk legends Dropkick Murphys.

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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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Virtual Pub Playlist

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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