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William Shatner Is Taking His Heavy Metal Project to the Stage, and His Rider Is Something to Behold

William Shatner is taking his heavy metal album out of the studio and onto the stage for an epic set at the 2026 Riot Fest in Chicago.

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William Shatner has been added to a major music festival lineup. The news comes ahead of the Star Trek star releasing his highly anticipated heavy metal album.

It’s been announced that Shatner will play Chicago’s Riot Fest. The three-day festival runs September 18-20, 2026, at Douglass Park in Chicago. Fans will get to see Shatner and his heavy metal band—The *uckers—play tunes from the new album. (Also, his rider is WILD: fire breathers, adoptable puppies, and a single bowl of saurkraut are just a few highlights.)

In addition to Shatner, attendees will get to see bands like Tool, Twenty One........

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