William Shatner Announces All-Star Heavy Metal Album Featuring Zakk Wylde, Henry Rollins & More

Legendary actor and pop culture icon William Shatner is stepping into heavy territory with plans to release what’s being described as an “all-star metal album” later this year.

The 94-year-old entertainer revealed that the project will be “a heavy metal extravaganza powered by a veritable army of metal stars—each one personally selected and hand-picked” by Shatner himself.

Among the high-profile contributors are Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Label Society), Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple, Rainbow), Edgar Froese (Tangerine Dream), Wayne Kramer (MC5), and Henry Rollins (Black Flag, Rollins Band), among others.

Shatner shared the following statement regarding the ambitious release:

“Metal has always been a place where imagination gets loud. This album is a gathering of forces—each artist bringing their fire, their precision, their chaos. I chose them because they have something to say, and because metal demands honesty…

I’ve spent a lifetime exploring in both reality and fiction. Now I am stepping out into the unknown once again with my new project in heavy metal. I am covering Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden as well as a number of new songs written by my team. The whole project is destined for this year. I hope you will join me in the exploration.”

The album will reportedly feature covers of classics from Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden, alongside newly written material crafted specifically for the project.

Additional details — including the album title, track listing, release date, lead single, and the full lineup of guest musicians — are expected to be announced soon.

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