NWOCR - New Wave of Classic Rock with Peter Rattray

A rich blend of New Wave of Classic Rock, bluesy soul, and modern outlaw energy—where grit meets melody and hooks hit hard.Featuring heavy hitters like Kris Barras Band, Florence Black and These Wicked Rivers, alongside the raw edge of Creeper, this playlist shows the scene at full throttle. Black Oak County – Around The Sun Dan Byrne – Praise Hell Kris Barras Band – All Falls Down Mason Hill – Twisted Florence Black – The Pouring Rain Tailgunner – War In Heaven AK & The Red Kites – Cosmic Train Black Water Redemption – Stand For Something Otis – I’m Wicked Jayler – Lovemaker Jayler – Down Below White Skies – If this is It Creye – Rust Fireheart – Staring At The Sun Creeper – Cry To Heaven Creeper – Mistress Of Death The Damn Truth – I Just Gotta Let You Know Jessie Buckley – Country Girl The New Roses – Life Ain’t Easy For A Boy With Long Hair The Nile Deltas – Dust Me Down Mike Ross – Pick Up You Anchor Elles Bailey – Crowded Table Elles Bailey – Growing Roots Tuk Smith And The Restless Hearts – Runnin’ With The Wild Ones Ginger Wildheart And The Sinners – Dirty Water Tom Kilner – On The Other Side These Wicked Rivers – Don’t Prey For Me

A powerhouse showcase of the New Wave of Classic Rock, packed with soaring vocals, bluesy grit, and modern bands carrying the torch.Featuring standout cuts from Mason Hill, Hollowstar and The Damn Truth, this is where classic spirit meets fresh fire. Dan Byrne – Praise Hell The Hu – The Real You Tailgunner – Tears In The Rain Sisters Doll – Good Day To Be Alive White Skies – 2 88 Crash Black Oak County – Starlight Black Water Redemption – Stand For Something Mason Hill – Twisted Hollowstar – Think Of Me Jayler – Down Below Kim Jennett – Love Like Suicide Kim Jennett – Counts For Nothing The Rattlebacks – Behind You A’Priori – Voodoo Love Creeper – Blood Magick Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faereie Tales Green Lung – Maxine ( Witch Queen ) Austin Gold – Not Enough Bad Actress – Don’t Look Down Bad Luck Friday – Bad Luck Friday Otis – I’m Wicked Bad Touch – Nothing Wrong With That Bad Touch – Can’t You see Collateral – Merry Go Round Cry For Mercy – Nothing At All Cry For Mercy – Sons And Daughters The Damn Truth – Be Somebody

Experience two hours of relentless new rock as Pete spins 30 tracks from around the globe, featuring everything from Southern rock and heavy metal to the latest independent UK talent.

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

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

Join Peter and his selection of gret NWOCR and Hard Rock LN – Shield Wall Creeper – Mistress Of Death Tailgunner – Eulogy Green Lung – Maxine (Witch Queen) Empyre – New Republic Empyre – Waking Light Dead Man’s Whiskey – Islands In The Storm Oli Brown & The Dead Collective – Heard It All Before Ashen Reach – Tear It Down Autumn Killers – Black Heart Tomorrow Is Lost – Hideaway Puzzle Tree – Writhe Kim Jennett – Unbroken Florence Black – Breadfan Florence Black – The Pouring Rain A’Priori – Voodoo Love Anchor Lane – Follow Me Down Revenant – I’ll Be There Greyfox Conspiracy – Freight Train Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faerie Tales Hand Of Dimes – Moonlight Mile 50 Year Storm – Widow Of Reality 50 Year Storm – Intravenous Shape Of Water – She Never Sleeps Alone Ward XVI – At The Window

Join Peter as he spins some great classic, hard and New wave of classic rock. LN – Shield Wall Tailgunner – Tears In The Rain Tailgunner – Eulogy Soulweaver – Lieaphobia Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faerie Tales Tax The Heat – Love Is All Black Swan – Paralysed AK And The Red Kites – Cosmic Trails Greyfox Conspiracy – Time Will Tell The Soul Revival – Miles Between Us Revenant – I’ll Be There Bywater Call – Only Dan Byrne – Saviour Ward XVI – Blood Is The New Black Inglorious – Say What You Wanna Say Two Wolf – Great Spirit Anchor Lane – Follow Me Down Velvet Rush – Trail Of Gold Cassidy Paris – Nothing Left To Lose This House We Built – Rain Kim Jennett – Unbroken The Karma Effect – Waiting On A Miracle The Karma Effect – Livin’ It Up Those Damn Crows – Glass Heart Caitlin Krisko & The Broadcast – Let It Ride Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts – Sadie Mae Robert Jon & The Wreck – Back To The Beginning