Classic Rock Hits This Week’s Playlist Nov 2 2026
They’ll be dancing in the streets of Llanelli as news breaks that local heroes Scarlet Rebels have triumphed in the latest Tracks Of The Week contest, with their smashing recent single God’s Honest Truth defeating strong competition from a pair of stellar guitarists, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Ayron Jones. Congratulations are in order for the rebels and their talented rivals alike!
This week’s musical spotlight is packed with incredible sounds, pushing the boundaries of rock, folk-horror, and theatrical guitar work. While the Scarlet Rebels took home the top prize, the rest of the lineup offered a thrilling journey through some of the most compelling music currently circulating.
A particular highlight was the darkly evocative The Rougaroux by Beaux Gris Gris & The Apocalypse. Drawn from old Cajun folklore about a sinister werewolf character, this track blends a killer blues rock shuffle with blistering soloing, creating a swampy, delicious cocktail that begs for an immediate dance.
The list also featured the epic scope of Saxon’s Medusa, which promises to be a standout, with its riff-caked drama and cackling mythological tales of Gorgon antics. It’s a masterful piece of classic heavy metal that manages to be both epic and wildly entertaining.
For those seeking something more textured and atmospheric, Steven Wilson’s A Basket Of Bees from the new album Requiem For A Village offers a fascinating blend of 70s British folk-horror and lo-fi discordance. Captured on analogue gear, the track hops deftly between piano, gnarly guitars, and gauzy vocal harmonies, showcasing Wilson’s unique creative vision.
The roster continued with the raw passion of Hannah Wicklund’s The Pier>, a song billed as a lament for those who have lost loved ones to the darkness, delivered with bone-deep commitment in moody blues rock. Her new album, War On Women; Calling All Good Men, is already out and provides further depth to her powerful sound.
Meanwhile, His Lordship delivers a deliciously dirty makeover to the Chuck Berry classic with Nadine>, showcasing the sharp edge of the Pretenders guitar star James Walbourne. It’s a modern, fuzzed-up take that proves a classic can still deliver a punch.
The mood brightens with The Chats’ Off It>, which injects a zingy AC/DC kick into their signature punk’n’roll style. It’s punk but sunny, tight and brilliant, accompanied by a video that puts the band in a generously graffitied caravan hurtling around a racetrack.
Adding a dose of celestial spectacle is Cats In Space’s White Knight>, the second single from their upcoming album Suit Of Armour. This track walks a shimmering tightrope between West End musical and uncaged rock bombast, featuring soaring choirs of guitars that are bigger than any data centre, proving that the band knows how to deliver a masterpiece.
Finally, Green Lung’s Ozymandias> serves up a righteous stew, adapting Percy Shelley’s poem into a rocking epic. It layers Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath riffs with 70s organ vibes, delivering punchy nostalgia that breaks unexpectedly into a slightly proggy twist before unleashing a splash of flashy soloing.
The sheer variety on display demonstrates the incredible breadth of talent currently shaping the musical landscape. Whether you dive into ancient mythology, swampy blues, or sunny punk, there is a track waiting to captivate you.
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