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William Shatner leaks that he and his metal band are on the line-up for Coachella 2027
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.
In short
- 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.
Explained simply
Coachella is a large annual music festival held in the California desert, near the city of Indio. It usually takes place over two weekends in April and features performers from many styles of music, as well as major international artists and newer acts.
William Shatner is a Canadian actor best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk in the television series Star Trek and its films. He has also released music before, often using spoken-word performances, but his planned move into heavy metal would be a different direction for him.
The *uckers is Shatner’s new band, made up of musicians with experience in rock and metal. Riot Fest is another US festival, held in Chicago and mainly focused on punk, rock and alternative music; its appearance there is expected to be the group’s first live show.