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Welcome to The Winchester blog and virtual pub. Grab a pint. Have a browse. Share your thoughts.
From honest reviews and in-depth interviews to festival coverage and backstage stories, we champion the bands, creators and moments shaping the UK alternative and heavy music scene.
Got a band, release or story we should know about? Drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you.
THE WINCHESTER
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.
TOCSTOCK: METAL FESTIVAL IN AID OF MUSIC MINDS MATTER
Satisfy your lust for chaos and be part of an unmissable night of savage riffs, brutal breakdowns, and serious noise.
Read moreabout TOCSTOCK: METAL FESTIVAL IN AID OF MUSIC MINDS MATTER
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.
TOC x AKA: SPECIAL EDITION COLLAB TEE
Discover the story behind the design of our latest scorching statement piece, the blistering AKA Hellfire Tee!
MOUTH BREATHER — OUR DEBUT SINGLE UNLEASHED
Get the inside story of our Grammy Award-worthy alt rock tour de force.
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.
SEVERED TONGUES: NOTHING IS OFF THE TABLE
Drummer Joe Bartlett lifts the lid on the UK metalcore band, songwriting, new EP Fragments and more.
Uncover the history of Glom as frontman Sean Dunnevant gives us the lowdown on his writing and recording process.
TINY VOICES: THE TAKEOVER STARTS NOW
The Wisconsin emo band talk influences, musical memories, Oshkosh, and banging new single 'Backseat Therapist'.
THE WINCHESTER JUKEBOX
The soundtrack to The Winchester — featuring tracks from the bands we've interviewed, reviewed and championed.
Hit play, discover your next favourite band and dive into the stories behind the songs in The Winchester.
