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Shatner Goes Metal: Star Trek Legend Drops Album
28 Apr
Summary
- William Shatner released a metal track on the Black Flame album.
- The album features 35 big names in the music industry.
- Shatner's contribution is on the title track, 'The Prophet of Fallout'.
Veteran actor William Shatner, celebrated for his role in the Star Trek franchise, has now made his mark in the heavy metal genre. He is featured on the title track of the album "Black Flame" by the metal supergroup Nuclear Messiah.
This ambitious project includes collaborations with 35 established artists within the music industry. Notable contributors to "Black Flame" include Zakk Wylde, Ritchie Blackmore, Henry Rollins, and Rob Halford, assembling a collection of classic metal legends.
Shatner's specific involvement is on the track titled "The Prophet of Fallout." His performance is characterized as a distinctive vocal narration, reminiscent of beat poetry, which complements the heavy metal sound. The album "Black Flame" is accessible through streaming platforms like Spotify and also offers a physical release.
The inclusion of Shatner, who has a substantial following, is seen as a strategic marketing move to boost the album's visibility in the current music landscape. This collaboration highlights Shatner's diverse artistic endeavors beyond his iconic screen performances.
