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!

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Heavy Air drummer Kyla Adams by hurricaneoflions.com

Heavy Air: Just Wanting To Get Loud

We get the lowdown on new track 'Burn Me' and talk Jared Leto, sandwiches and more with the up-and-coming alt rockers.

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DA/ZE: Feeling Comfortable

Lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Nikki Isabelle has much to say about the shoegazers' new single 'She Said' in our exclusive interview.

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The Undertaking! San Diego metalcore band

The Undertaking!: We Aren't Supposed To Be Doing This

Singer Austin Visser gives us the lowdown on the Californian chaotic rockers' latest single 'And The Silver Surfer'.

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The Ariston bassist Will Parsonson

The Ariston Special Edition Tees: Will's Tee

The Ariston bassist Will Parsonson reveals the second in our exclusive collection of premium graphic tees designed in collaboration with the band.

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Hairpin: Cutting Through The Noise

Hairpin: Cutting Through The Noise

Down the line from Brooklyn, bassist Ryan Couto gives us the lowdown on the band, their history, highlights and secret sauce.

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Defects: Special Edition 'Modern Error' Tee

Defects: Special Edition 'Modern Error' 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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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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