{
  "id": 8723857,
  "title": "William Shatner Performs Ozzy, Metallica, Motörhead Classics at His Debut Metal Show: Video + Setlist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/william-shatner-performs-ozzy-metallica-motorhead-classics-at-his",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T16:32:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Consequence",
    "slug": "consequence",
    "url": "https://consequence.net/2026/09/william-shatner-debut-metal-show/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hollywood legend William Shatner made his debut in the metal music world on Saturday evening, September 19th, at Park West in Chicago. Backed by his band, The *uckers, the 95-year-old actor from Star Trek took the stage ahead of his upcoming performance at Riot Fest.\n\nShatner's setlist featured renditions of iconic metal songs, including Ozzy Osbourne's \"Crazy Train,\" Motörhead's \"Ace of Spades,\" and Metallica's \"Enter Sandman.\" His vocal performance, however, took on a dramatic reading of the lyrics, as his backing band The *uckers delivered the instrumentals with gusto.\n\nIn addition to the covers, Shatner showcased his original compositions: \"do not go gentle into that good night,\" \"will we care when the sky turns black,\" and \"damn old age.\" He delivered these pieces with a spoken-word style, supported by The *uckers.\n\nShatner is currently working on his debut metal album, titled \"What the F Is Heavy Metal?,\" which will feature guest appearances from metal legends such as Queen's Brian May, Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo. Fans eager to witness Shatner's metal prowess can catch him and The *uckers performing at Chicago's Riot Fest at 5:25 p.m. local time today.",
  "summary": "The 95-year-old Star Trek icon played the Chicago club show ahead of his Riot Fest gig. William Shatner Performs Ozzy, Metallica, Motörhead Classics at His Debut Metal Show: Video + Setlist Spencer Kaufman",
  "key_points": [
    "William Shatner, 95, debuted metal performance at Park West, Chicago",
    "Covered Ozzy Osbourne, Motörhead, Metallica classics",
    "Performed original compositions with backing band The uckers"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Rolling Stone",
        "title": "See William Shatner Cover Metallica and Ozzy Osbourne in Heavy Metal Debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/see-william-shatner-cover-metallica-and-ozzy-osbourne-in-heavy-metal",
        "published": "2026-09-20T14:52:30.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}