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.

• Kris Barras Band – All Falls Down
• Dan Byrne – She’s The Devil
• Jayler – Down Below
• Lead Feather – Roll The Dice
• AK & The Red Kites – Cosmic Train
• Tailgunner – War In Heaven
• Ransom – Weekend Warriors Of Rock
• Otis – I’m Wicked
• Sisters Doll – Good Day To Be Alive
• Beth Blade & The Beautiful Disasters – Never Let Go
• The Sheepdogs – Keep Out Of The Storm
• Samantha Fish – Rusty Razor
• Albany Down – Always Have What You Have
• Albany Down – Not Over Yet
• Greta Van Fleet – When The Curtain Falls
• Ward XVI – Macabret Velvet
• Rush – Trail Of Gold
• The Hu – The Real You
• LN – Shield Wall
• Soulweaver – Red
• Gypsy Pistoleros – Dark Faerie Tales
• Juliets Not Dead – Open Fire
• Wicked Smile – When The Night Falls
• Tax The Heat – Love Is All
• The Hot One Two – Let The Good Times Roll
• Blitz – Rock City Symphony
• Greyfox Conspiracy – Lord Have Mercy
• Preacher Stone – The Devil You Know
• The Bateleurs – Gardens Of Babylon

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