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William Shatner Says His Metal Band Is Booked For Coachella 2027
William Shatner says his heavy metal project is scheduled to play Coachella in 2027, following its planned live debut at Chicago’s Riot Fest in September. The announcement would mark an unusually high-profile festival appearance for a project that has not yet released any music, highlighting Shatner’s continued move into rock performance.
In a new interview, Shatner said the band will play a 30-minute set at Coachella next spring, referring to it as “the one in the desert”. Its first announced show is at Riot Fest on Sunday 20 September, and Shatner described his approach to rock vocals as being driven by feeling, lyrics and passion.
In short
- Shatner says his metal band will play Coachella 2027.
- The project debuts live at Riot Fest in September.
- No music from the band has yet been released.
Explained simply
William Shatner, the actor best known for playing Captain Kirk in the original Star Trek television series, has formed a heavy metal band. The band has not yet released any music but is already scheduled to perform at major music festivals.
The band's festival bookings are notable because they have released no recorded material, whereas music festivals typically feature established acts with songs and a fanbase. This early high-profile appearance reflects Shatner's growing involvement in rock performance.
The band's first announced live show is at Riot Fest in Chicago in September 2026, with a Coachella appearance scheduled for spring 2027. Shatner has described his approach to rock vocals as being driven by feeling, lyrics and passion.