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William Shatner heavy metal album and band debut

Overview

William Shatner is releasing a heavy metal album titled ‘What The F Is Heavy Metal?’. The project features several high-profile musical collaborators, including Queen guitarist Brian May, who is contributing his signature guitar sound and serving as a mixer for a specific track. Other expected contributors include Tony Iommi, Rob Halford, John Moyer, and drummer Dave Lombardo. The production is led by Adam Hamilton and Brian Perera of Cleopatra Records.

At 95 years old, Shatner has transitioned from spoken word, blues, and country music into the genre, describing the move as a ‘fervor of creativity’. He has noted an appreciation for the energy and vitality of the genre. Following his live debut with his new band, The *uckers, at Park West in Chicago as a warm-up for Riot Fest, the group has announced upcoming plans to tour in Florida and Australia.

The band features musicians Marcus Nand, Phil Soussan, Britt Lightning, and Fred Aching. In addition to the heavy metal project, Shatner is releasing ‘Love & Other Mysteries,’ a collaboration with country artist Brad Paisley. His recent musical history includes the 2024 album ‘So Fragile, So Blue,’ inspired by his Blue Origin spaceflight.

Entities

William Shatner · Cleopatra Records · Brian May · the *uckers · Queen

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    William Shatner to release new heavy metal album at age 95

    Actor William Shatner, 95, is embracing heavy metal with a new album titled after his initial confusion about the genre. His band, The *uckers, plans to tour Australia and Florida.

  2. [CULTURE] 27 sources
    William Shatner debuts heavy metal live in Chicago at age 95

    At 95, Star Trek legend William Shatner has debuted as a heavy metal performer in Chicago, playing covers and original songs with his band, The *uckers, ahead of his upcoming metal album.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Brian May and Tony Iommi to feature on William Shatner's metal album

    William Shatner is releasing a heavy metal album titled ‘What The F Is Heavy Metal?’, featuring guest appearances by Queen's Brian May and Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Brian May joins William Shatner on upcoming heavy metal album

    Queen guitarist Brian May will join William Shatner on a forthcoming heavy metal album, contributing guitar work and mixing alongside other rock and metal legends.

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