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.

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.

Host Pete delivers a packed two-hour session of the best new rock, and blues, featuring world exclusives from Satch-Vai and a spotlight on the global festival circuit.

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.

Host Pete delivers a powerhouse two-hour tour of the global rock scene, featuring new music from Chris Barras, The Hu, Samantha Fish, and more.

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.

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.

Join Peter and his selection of gret NWOCR and Hard Rock

Join Peter as he spins some great classic, hard and New wave of classic rock.