Billy Shatner’s metal album

Photos: William Shatner through the years 2023: William Shatner attends the world premiere of "You Can Call Me Bill" at the 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals at The Paramount Theater on March 16, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for SXSW) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for SXSW)

By Debra Green

March 27, 2026 at 7:29 am EDT

It’s nothing new for William Shatner to sing or even put out a new album. He’s stepping into the world of metal this time. Here are some special guests that will be featured on the upcoming album.

Ritchie Blackmore of Deep Purple and Rainbow, Zakk Wylde who has played with the Ozzman, Henry Rollins from Black Flag, Edgar Froese of Tangerine Dream, late MC5 axeman Wayne Kramer and Metal God himself, Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford.