Shatner Goes Heavy Metal
William Shatner debuts heavy-metal band and previews new album ahead of Riot Fest.
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The three original songs performed were “do not go gentle into that good night,” “will we care when the sky turns black,” and “damn old age,” all delivered in Shatner’s dramatic spoken-word style.
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Shatner’s backing group is called The *uckers, a newly formed band whose members include guitarist and musical director Marcus Nand, Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning, former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan and drummer Fred Aching.
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Shatner described his heavy-metal venture by saying, “I have explored space. I have explored time. Now … I explore distortion.”
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His deliberately extravagant Riot Fest rider reportedly requested fire-breathers, a DeLorean for transportation to the stage, four feet of Polish sausage, adoptable puppies, a GWAR-produced introductory film, eight pallets of Faygo and a Montreal Canadiens jersey signed by John Stamos.
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The Riot Fest performance was scheduled as a 40-minute set at 5:25 p.m. local time in Chicago’s Douglass Park.
At 95 years old, William Shatner made his heavy metal live debut at Chicago's Park West on September 19, performing covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, and Motörhead alongside three original songs delivered in his signature dramatic spoken-word style. American Songwriter The Star Trek legend backed by his newly formed band The *uckers previewed his forthcoming album "What the F Is Heavy Metal?" ahead of his scheduled Riot Fest appearance.
Shatner is taking the project seriously, describing his metal venture as an energizing creative challenge rather than a novelty. "I have explored space. I have explored time. Now … I explore distortion," Vice he said, teasing major guest appearances from Brian May, Tony Iommi, Rob Halford, and Dave Lombardo on the forthcoming album.
A Dramatic Rock Debut on Stage
Shatner performed three original songs at the Park West warmup show: "do not go gentle into that good night," "will we care when the sky turns black," and "damn old age." NME Each song showcased his theatrical delivery style. The setlist also included covers of "Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne, "Ace of Spades" by Motörhead, and Metallica's "Enter Sandman."
His backing band features guitarist and musical director Marcus Nand, Vixen guitarist Britt Lightning, former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan, and drummer Fred Aching. Chaoszine The performance served as a dress rehearsal for his Riot Fest set scheduled for 5:25 p.m. at Douglass Park in Chicago.
An Album Featuring Rock Royalty
"What the F Is Heavy Metal?" will showcase collaborations with four legendary musicians. Brian May from Queen, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, and Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo are all slated to appear on the album. The PRP The project marks Shatner's most ambitious venture into the rock world at an age when most musicians have retired.
A Riot Fest Rider Fit for a Legend
Shatner's performance demands for Riot Fest reflected his theatrical persona. His rider reportedly requested fire-breathers, a DeLorean for stage transportation, four feet of Polish sausage, adoptable puppies, and a GWAR-produced introductory film. Vice The list also included eight pallets of Faygo and a Montreal Canadiens jersey signed by John Stamos, blending rock excess with absurdist humor.
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