https://consequence.net/2026/07/william-shatner-to-play-riot-fest/
"William Shatner is going where no 95-year-old man has gone before. The
legendary
Star Trek actor is playing Chicago’s Riot Fest with a metal backing
band.
“I’ve always believed that music, like space, is about exploration,” stated
Shatner in a press release. “Riot Fest is exactly the kind of place where
anything can happen. We’re bringing volume, intensity, and a few surprises.
With this incredible band behind me, I expect nothing less than lift-off. I
can’t wait to share this experience with the fans.”
Shatner will be backed by members of the Nuclear Messiah metal collective,
including guitarist and musical director Marcus Nand (Mike Tramp, Candice
Night), bassist Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol), guitarist Britt
Lightning (Vixen, Cactus), and drummer Fred Aching (Kings of Thrash, Dead
Groove, Fraxures).
The performance will come as Shatner continues to work on a heavy metal album
for Cleopatra Records with a cast of all-star contributors. Among the songs
announced for the LP are covers of Judas Priest classics “You’ve Got Another
Thing Comin'” (featuring Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford) and “Living After
Midnight” (featuring drummer Mikkey Dee of Motörhead and Scorpions)."
Via Susan ****
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