Shatner’s Metal Debut with The *uckers | Music News

Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, is dropping his first-ever metal show at 95—yes, 95—with his band The uckers, hitting Park West in Chicago on September 19th, the day before Riot Fest. Backed by a powerhouse lineup including Ozzy’s bassist and Motörhead’s drummer, he’s even covering Judas Priest with Rob Halford and featuring Mikkey Dee. After battling Stage Four melanoma, this bold move proves he’s not slowing down. His Riot Fest rider? Eight pallets of Faygo, a GWAR intro video, and adoptable puppies. This isn’t just a one-off—it’s a full-on metal invasion. 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/8bd85e4a9e99292f