William Shatner is preparing for a major musical shift with the announcement of his first heavy metal album, featuring contributions from Brian May of Queen and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath, and planning his debut live metal performance at Riot Fest 2026. He has also confirmed his booking for Coachella 2027 with his metal ensemble, while simultaneously releasing a spoken word album titled Love & Other Mysteries. His upcoming performances include elaborate rider demands and a unique interpretation of Metallica’s 'Enter Sandman'.