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William Shatner’s metal band making its live debut at Riot Fest
William Shatner will make his live heavy-metal debut with his new band, The *Uckers, at Riot Fest in Chicago. The appearance is notable because it brings the 95-year-old Star Trek actor’s long-running musical career into a major alternative-music festival setting and coincides with a forthcoming metal album.
The band is scheduled to perform on Sunday, 20 September, during Riot Fest’s 18–20 September run at Douglass Park. Its line-up includes guitarists Marcus Nand and Britt Lightning, bassist Phil Soussan and drummer Fred Aching; the set is expected to reinterpret songs from Shatner’s catalogue while previewing new material.
In short
- Shatner’s new metal band will debut live at Riot Fest.
- The performance is scheduled for 20 September in Chicago.
- It will preview his forthcoming heavy-metal album.
Explained simply
William Shatner, best known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, is 95 years old and has recorded music throughout his career. He has now formed a band called The Uckers to perform heavy metal music.
Riot Fest is a major annual alternative-music festival held in Chicago that features rock and alternative acts. The Uckers' performance is notable because it brings Shatner's music to a significant festival audience, coinciding with the release of his forthcoming metal album.
The band includes guitarists Marcus Nand and Britt Lightning, bassist Phil Soussan and drummer Fred Aching. The set will reinterpret songs from Shatner's catalogue whilst previewing material from the band's new album.