Shatner Debuts Metal Band at Riot Fest | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, is finally hitting the stage at Riot Fest in Chicago next year — not just as a guest, but as the frontman of his brand-new heavy metal band, The uckers, for their explosive debut. After a 17-year chase, the festival is pulling out all the stops: fire breathers, a DeLorean instead of a golf cart, adoptable puppies backstage, and even requests for Shatner to captain a boat, get a Chicago food named after him, sing at a baseball game, and co-anchor the weather. Backed by a stacked lineup of musicians, The uckers will perform Shatner’s classic tunes and new tracks from his upcoming heavy metal album, What the F Is Heavy Metal. This isn’t just a concert — it’s a full-blown Shatner spectacle, blending sci-fi legend with metal madness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e6a575cf5d18f563