Los Angeles, CA — William Shatner is stepping into heavier territory than ever before, launching a new metal album that pairs his unmistakable voice and fearless creative energy with a lineup of major rock and metal talent. Bold, unexpected and built for maximum impact, the project is already shaping up to be one of the most talked-about hard rock releases on the horizon.
Alongside the previously announced Rob Halford, Shatner now reveals the recruitment of John Moyer of Disturbed, one of modern hard rock’s most recognizable and powerful bass players; and Dave Lombardo — the iconic drummer whose work with Slayer helped redefine thrash metal and whose legacy with the Misfits further cemented his place in rock history.
“It was a true privilege to contribute drums to William Shatner’s ambitious heavy metal project," says Dave. "At any age, real artists keep pushing boundaries — and this one pushes them into orbit.”
Behind the boards, the project is being driven by a heavyweight production team led by Adam Hamilton (L.A. Guns, Brian Jonestown Massacre) and Brian Perera, President of Cleopatra Records, with additional production from Derek Hughes, Marcus Nand, and Jürgen Engler of Die Krupps.
And the momentum is only building: another Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist will be announced shortly, adding yet another major name to a cast that already spans multiple generations of hard rock and metal excellence.
For Shatner, this is not a novelty move — it is a full-scale artistic statement. At 95, he is leaning into the power, danger and drama of heavy music with the same sense of commitment and conviction that has defined his career across film, television, spoken word and music.
This album finds him channeling something raw and primal: the shock of volume, the force of rhythm and the emotional charge that made heavy music a permanent cultural force.
Shatner is also setting out to do something virtually unprecedented — uniting an all-time cast of rock and metal superstars for a single album built on ambition, scale and genuine musical chemistry. The result is a project designed not just to surprise listeners, but to hit with real authority.
Fueled by massive musicianship and a shared appetite for sonic risk, the album blends Shatner’s commanding vocal presence with the crushing energy of top-tier players and producers who understand how to make heavy music feel cinematic, physical and alive. It reaches back to the spirit of the era when music felt dangerous and larger than life, while pushing forward with a modern intensity all its own.
Shatner has said he feels this music in his bones — as something shattering, youthful and alive — reconnecting him with the visceral thrill of a time when things got truly heavy. That spirit runs through the entire project, which aims to deliver not just star power, but impact.
With additional guest appearances still under wraps, the album is quickly emerging as a major crossover moment: part metal event record, part artistic left turn, and entirely unmistakable in its vision.
More details, including the album title, release date, and additional featured artists, will be announced soon.
William Shatner Goes Heavy: New Metal Album Brings Together Dave Lombardo, John Moyer and an All-Star Cast of Rock Powerhouses
