Peter Rattray brings a high-voltage mix of the best new rock, including a massive Rochester Rocks festival preview and southern-fried classics.

In this episode of NWOCR (New Wave of Classic Rock), host Peter Rattray delivers a powerhouse two-hour set that traverses the globe from the Australian metal scene to the heart of British Southern Rock. The first hour focuses heavily on the upcoming Rochester Rocks Festival, providing listeners with a comprehensive preview of the talent scheduled to take the stage, including standout tracks from Bad Touch, A Priori, and the hard-hitting Rattlebacks. Peter also dives into the interconnected world of the UK rock scene, discussing the movement of musicians between bands like Anchor Lane and the Cassidy Paris backing group, proving just how tight-knit this community remains.

The second half of the show leans into ’70s-inspired barroom rock and southern-fried goodness. Peter highlights the exceptional live energy of Larkin Poe and Tuck Smith & The Restless Hearts, while also giving a nod to the growing Southern Rock movement in the West of England with Sons of Liberty and Revenant. The episode reaches a crescendo with a look at the heavier side of the New Wave of Classic Rock, featuring King Kraken and Black Lakes, before closing out with an invitation to the summer’s biggest rock events. It’s an essential listen for anyone looking to keep their finger on the pulse of the best new rock music in the UK and beyond.

NWOCR with Peter Rattray: Rochester Rocks & Southern Soul was broadcast on Hard Rock Hell Radio on Tuesday 17th February 2026

Join Peter as he picks the best NWOCR and Hard Rock from the past few weeks great new tunes.

• The Karma Effect – Dangerous Love
• Greyfox Conspiracy – Lord Have Mercy
• Dan Byrne – She’s The Devil
• Wicked Smile – When The Night Falls
• Tailgunner – Eulogy
• Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faerie Tales
• Stone Broken – Remedy
• Stone Broken – Not Your Enemy
• Tomorrow Is Lost – Black And Blue
• This House We Built – Rain
• The Soul Revival – Miles Between Us
• Kim Jennett – Unbroken
• Kim Jennett feat Myke Gray – Counts For Nothing
• Sisters Doll – Good Day To Be Alive
• Austen Starr – Read Your Mind
• This House We Built – Better Man
• Creeping Jean – Supercharger
• Creeper – Mistress Of Death
• Ghost – Its a Sin
• LN – Shield Wall
• The Hu – The Real You
• Mason Hill – Remember
• Florence Black – Pouring Rain
• Crown Lands – Dreamer Of The Dawn
• Perfect Beasts – Heavy Is The Head
• Ghost Of The Machine – Keepers Of The Light

Catch up with Peter as he brings you the latest and greatest from the NWOCR (New Wave of Classic Rock) scene. This episode showcases a powerful mix of established favourites and rising rock artists, featuring tracks from Massive Wagons, Florence Black, The Hu, Bad Company & Halestorm, Creeper, The Damn Truth, and more.

• Soulweaver – Lieaphobia
• Black Swan – Paralyzed
• Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faerie Tales
• Dan Byrne – She’s The Devil
• Florence Black – The Pouring Rain
• Tailgunner – Eulogy
• The Hu – The Real You
• Wicked Smile – When The Night Falls
• The Karma Effect – Dangerous Love
• AK & The Red Kites – We Belong
• Massive Wagons – Everywhere We Go
• Bad Company & Halestorm – Shooting Star
• Creeper – Headstones
• Gasoline Outlaws – Livin’ This Way
• Cry For Mercy – Sons & Daughters
• Greyfox Conspiracy – Twist Of Fate
• Revenant – I’ll Be There
• Circus 66 – We All Need Saving
• Colour Of Noise – Medicine Man
• The Damn Truth – If I Don’t Make It Home
• The Damn Truth – Look Innocent
• Mirador – Feels Like Gold
• Silveroller – Trouble Follows Me( Live In 25)
• Keylock – Coming Home