Last Temptation has just released their latest single, ‘Stronger Than Fate’, through Crusader Records.
A fast paced, Ozzy Osbourne-style track with shouts in the chorus and shredding guitars. The track describes people who feel they can do anything and be stronger than anyone, but 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.
It’s the latest in a series of releases following signing the record deal with Crusader Records, all geared towards a new due in February 2022, titled Fuel For My Soul.
“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,” said guitarist Peter Scheithauer.
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 and Rudy Sarzo, the band now consists exclusively of European musicians. Bassist Julien Rimaire (Los Dissidentes Del Sucio Motel) and drummer Vince Brisach (Mitch Ryder Band), having join Scheithauer and vocalist Butcho Vukovic.
“This step was necessary to make Last Temptation more flexible when it comes to the organisational side,” explained Scheithauer. “The new line-up makes it so much easier to rehearse spontaneously, play gigs at short notice and prepare album productions.”
Thus, Last Temptation has grown into a tighter unit, musically as well as logistically; they are also bursting with enthusiasm.
The song-writing team of Scheithauer and Vukovic came up with 16 tracks for Fuel For My Soul, eleven making 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’.
Discussing the choice of subject matters covered in the new songs, Scheithauer said: “‘I Don’t Wanna Be Your God’, for example, has God addressing mankind to explain that he no longer feels responsible for them due to the alarming way they have been treating each other. He says, ‘Sorry, but I’m giving up’!
“At our shows, we always pay close attention to what kind of songs go down best with our audience, which is something that Fuel For My Soul definitely benefits from. Our upcoming tours – which will hopefully happen soon – will prove how well the new numbers fit into our live set. I hope we’ll see you when we’re back on tour!”
You can pre-save/pre-order ‘Stronger Than Fate’ here and watch the video for it right here at RAMzine.
