# William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/william-shatner-leaks-that-he-and-his-metal-band-are-on-the-line-up-for-coachella-2027/
- Published: 2026-08-01T19:47:09+00:00
- Updated: 2026-08-01T20:04:24+00:00
- Original publisher: NME
- Original article: https://www.nme.com/news/music/william-shatner-leaks-that-he-and-his-metal-band-are-on-the-line-up-for-coachella-2027-3960252?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=william-shatner-leaks-that-he-and-his-metal-band-are-on-the-line-up-for-coachella-2027
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Shatner says his metal band will play Coachella 2027.
- Coachella has not officially confirmed any artists.
- The band will debut at Riot Fest in September.

## Summary

William Shatner has apparently disclosed that his new heavy metal band, The *uckers, is booked to play Coachella in 2027, although the festival has not announced any acts. The claim is notable because it would mark an unexpected festival appearance by the 95-year-old Star Trek actor, who is expanding into heavy metal with a forthcoming album.

Shatner told CNN the group would play “the one in the desert” next spring, with his daughter Melanie identifying it as Coachella; he later said the band had a 30-minute slot. Coachella is scheduled for 9–11 and 16–18 April 2027 in Indio, California, while The *uckers will debut at Riot Fest in Chicago on 20 September 2026; their line-up includes Marcus Nand, Britt Lightning, Phil Soussan and Fred Aching.

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