Judas Priest's Rob Halford to feature on William Shatner's upcoming metal album

Judas Priest's Rob Halford is set to feature on William Shatner's upcoming metal album. Halford will feature on the new version of the metal band's 1982 track 'You've Got Another Thing Comin'.

Featuring 35 metal musicians, Shatner's record will include both covers of bands such as Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden, as well as original material written by his extensive team of musicians.

"I've always been drawn to the energy and storytelling of heavy metal. Working with Rob on this track brings that intensity to life in a way that feels both timeless and entirely new," said Shatner about his collaboration with Halford.

Halford said, quoting lyrics from the song: "'One life I’m gonna live it up!' William Shatner is boldly doing that more than ever, and I am honoured to reinforce this message with him — 'taking flight, I said I'll never get enough!'"

The idea for the LP originated when the 95-year-old Star Trek star made a one-off spoken word intro piece for the metal group Nuclear Messiah, led by American guitarist Chris Poland. According to Shatner, the experience was so inspiring that he decided to create a metal album of his own.

"When Nuclear Messiah came to life, something clicked," said Shatner.

"It wasn't just a track - it was a doorway. It made me want to go all the way in, bring in the best metal players I could find, and create something fearless."

More information, such as the record's title, full guest line-up, track list, and release date, are to be announced soon.

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