Hear the London-based queer artist Ray Noir open 2026 with a bold alt-metal anthem about sobriety, desire and self-control…

Words & photo by Felix Bartlett  | Jan 6, 2026

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London-based gay/queer artist Ray Noir is kicking off 2026 with Temptation, a raw and powerful new single that marks the beginning of a significant new chapter in his creative journey.

Born from the start of Ray’s sobriety journey, the track confronts the magnetic pull of desire, self-destructive patterns and the internal battle for control. “Temptation is about facing your demons when you think you’ve already escaped them,” Ray explains. “It’s the sound of being free, but still hearing the echo of what once had power over you.”

Watch the live performance video for Temptation below: