Last Temptation has launched their new single "Stronger Than Fate". A fast paced, Ozzy Osbourne-style track with a chanting chorus and shredding guitars, the song describes people who feel they can do anything, be stronger than anyone and seem to forget that they can’t beat death. These people do or say stupid things, and believe nothing can reach them until their day comes to face the music.

The first important step has been mastered effortlessly; now Last Temptation are going whole hog. Following up their successful debut album, shows with Dream Theater, plus festivals such as Hellfest, the band surrounding guitarist Peter Scheithauer (Killing Machine, Belladonna, Temple Of Brutality) and vocalist Butcho Vukovic (Watcha) is all set to embark on the second stage of its career. Last Temptation have signed a new record deal with Crusader Records / Golden Robot Records and are presenting several new singles, followed by their brand-new album Ashes ’N’ Fire in February 2022. 

“You can feel that we’ve made a major step forward, both as a live band and as songwriters, all thanks to the shows we’ve played so far.” - Peter Scheithauer

Talking of the new lineup: In bassist Julien Rimaire (Los Dissidentes Del Sucio Motel) and drummer Vince Brisach (Mitch Ryder), along with Scheithauer and Vukovic, the band have a whole new rhythm section supporting them on Ashes ’N’ Fire. While Last Temptation’s self-titled debut still boasted a number of international guests, such as Bob Daisley, Vinny Appice, Stet Howland, James Lomenzo, Don Airey, Steve Unger and Rudy Sarzo, the band now consists exclusively of European musicians. “This step was necessary to make Last Temptation more flexible when it comes to the organizational side,” explains Scheithauer. “The new lineup makes it so much easier to rehearse spontaneously, play gigs at short notice and prepare album productions.”

No doubt about it: Last Temptation have grown into an even tighter unit, musically as well as logistically, and are positively bursting with enthusiasm. The songwriting team consisting of Scheithauer and Vukovic, together coming up with 16 tracks for Ashes ’N’ Fire, eleven of which have made it onto the album. They range from up-tempo numbers such as “Stronger Than Fate” and “Free Strong And Loud” to the Black Sabbath-esque “Going Crazy” and the ballad “In The Mirror”.