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

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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Slomosa desert rock band

Slomosa: The Best Time Every Time

Singer and guitarist Ben Berdous and bassist Marie Moe talk tundra rock, tours, Norway's rock scene and what's next for the band.

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Heavy Air drummer Kyla Adams credit 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 credit @bensiive

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!: 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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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 alt rock band

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 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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CURB:  Moving Forward

CURB: Moving Forward

We meet Singapore's leading emo outfit, learn the meaning of benjapes, and get the inside track on their new single and forthcoming EP.

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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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