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William Shatner Performs First Heavy Metal Concert
Actor William Shatner performed his first heavy metal style concert in Chicago with his new band, the *uckers.
The 95-year-old actor William Shatner has delivered his first heavy metal style concert during an event held in Chicago, appearing on stage with his new band, the *uckers. Throughout the show, Shatner sang tracks by artists such as Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica. Prior to this performance, the actor had recorded and worked in a variety of other musical genres, including spoken word, blues, country, Christmas songs, and music intended for children.
In preparation for their first official concert scheduled within the Riot Fest lineup, Shatner and the *uckers performed a warm-up concert at the Park West venue in Chicago. The group presented a six-song setlist during the appearance. This repertoire was composed of three tracks from their upcoming studio release, alongside interpretations of established heavy metal classics, including Crazy Train, Enter Sandman, and Ace of Spades.
The forthcoming album from Shatner is titled What the F Is Heavy Metal?. The project features guest appearances from several prominent rock musicians, including Tony Iommi, Brian May, Rob Halford, and Dave Lombardo.
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