Although he is best known for his work as an actor, William Shatner (95) is also a singer and has been releasing albums since 1968. He is currently working on a Heavy Metal album which will have many guests like Brian May, Rob Halford and Dave Lombardo. His first show focused on that genre happened last September 19 at the Riot Fest in Chicago, were part of the setlist covers of Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica and Motörhead.
William Shatner covers Ozzy, Metallica and Motörhead on his first metal show
Setlist
- Crazy Train (Ozzy Osbourne cover)
- Rage (New song – live debut)
- Ace of Spades (Motörhead cover)
- Sky (New song – live debut)
- Enter Sandman (Metallica cover)
- One Fear (New song – live debut)
Best known for his role as Captain Kirk in the Star Trek series, William Shatner has also worked in other art forms, including music. Now, at the age of 95, he is working on his fifth studio album, which will be entirely Heavy Metal and feature many rock stars as guests. The latest addition to the record is Queen‘s co-founder and guitarist Brian May. Besides him are also part of the record drummer Dave Lombardo (Ex-Slayer). singer Rob Halford (Judas Priest), bassist John Moyer (Disturbed). Other special guests might be announced soon.
William Shatner has done almost everything he could throughout his career, from television series and movies to indirectly becoming the face of Michael Myers in the Halloween franchise and, more recently, becoming one of the first civilians to travel to space. So Brian May fits quite well alongside Shatner, since both have a connection to the universe and space, with Brian being an astrophysicist
William’s musical career started in 1968, with the release of his debut “The Transformed Man”. During the past five years he released four studio albums, with many special guests like Canned Heat, Joe Walsh, Ritchie Blackmore and Zakk Wylde.
