William Shatner is 95 years old and apparently still has something to prove. The actor-turned-recording-artist has enlisted Rob Halford — Judas Priest‘s Metal God — to appear on a reimagined version of “You’ve Got Another Thing Comin’”, one of heavy metal’s most untouchable anthems. The pairing is as unlikely as it is genuinely intriguing: Shatner‘s trademark spoken-word delivery set against Halford‘s full-power vocal assault.
“I’ve always been drawn to the energy and storytelling of heavy metal,” Shatner said. “Working with Rob on this track brings that intensity to life in a way that feels both timeless and entirely new.”
Halford matched the energy in his own statement, leaning directly into the song’s lyrics to frame the collaboration: “One life I’m gonna live it up! William Shatner is boldly doing that more than ever, and I am honored to reinforce this message with him — ‘taking flight, I said I’ll never get enough!’”
The track is part of a full heavy metal album currently in production, with more guest appearances and a release date still to be announced. Cleopatra Records founder Brian Perera is on board as label head and has made clear where this project is headed: “I’m honored to be a part of another chapter in William Shatner‘s musical journey, and celebrating as he goes louder, harder, and heavier than ever.”
This isn’t Shatner‘s only foray into metal right now. He’s also set to appear on “Prophet Of Fall-Out”, the forthcoming single from former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland‘s project Nuclear Messiah, which arrives ahead of their full-length Black Flame at the end of April.
Further details on Shatner‘s album — collaborators, title, release window — are expected soon.
William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over 70 years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, and horseman. He is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable figures and a major philanthropist.
In 1966, Shatner originated the role of Captain James T. Kirk in the television series Star Trek. The series spawned a feature film franchise where Shatner returned as Captain Kirk in seven of the “Star Trek” movies, one of which he directed.
Shatner played the title role in the hit television series T.J. Hooker before hosting television’s first reality-based series, Rescue 911.
He won Emmys and his first Golden Globe for his portrayal of eccentric lawyer Denny Crane on both The Practice and Boston Legal. He received four more Emmy nominations as well as other Golden Globe and SAG Award nods.
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