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William Shatner Performs Debut Metal Show in Chicago
William Shatner and his metal group made their debut performance on September 19 at Park West in Chicago.
William Shatner and his metal group made their debut performance on September 19 at Park West in Chicago. Shatner, who is 95 years old, took the stage for the live show alongside his band members. The lineup of the band features guitarists Marcus Nand and Britt Lightning, bassist Phil Soussan, and drummer Fred Achin.
The concert at Park West featured a six-song setlist played by the band. Included in the six-song setlist were cover versions of tracks by Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead, and Metallica. The performance on September 19 marked the first live gathering for Shatner, Marcus Nand, Britt Lightning, Phil Soussan, and Fred Achin as a metal group.
The September 19 show follows a prior announcement from Shatner earlier in the summer, in which he stated that he booked an appearance at Coachella. In addition to live performances, Shatner has an upcoming album titled What The F Is Heavy Metal?. The album will be released by Cleopatra.
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