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William Shatner heavy metal album and band debut

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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’. ~~On September 19, 2026, Shatner made~~ He has noted an appreciation for the energy and vitality of the genre. Following his ~~heavy metal~~ live debut with his new band, ~~the~~ The *uckers, ~~performing a warm-up set~~ at Park West in Chicago ~~ahead of an official appearance at Riot Fest. The six-song performance included three original tracks from his upcoming 13th solo album and covers of metal classics such~~ as ~~Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Crazy Train,’ Motörhead’s ‘Ace of Spades,’ and Metallica’s ‘Enter Sandman.’ Shatner delivered~~ a warm-up for Riot Fest, the ~~tracks~~ group has announced upcoming plans to tour in ~~his signature spoken-word style.~~ 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.

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