Rob Halford To Rock Classic Hit on William Shatner's Metal Album

Official Announcement | Published: Mar 25, 2026 9:36 PM EDT

(Cleopatra Records) Legendary actor, cultural icon, and recording artist William Shatner is proving once again that age is no barrier to creativity. At 95 years of ahe, Shatner is continuing work on his highly anticipated heavy metal project - and has just announced a major collaboration that is sure to electrify fans worldwide.

Shatner has officially recruited Rob Halford, the iconic frontman of Judas Priest, to join him on a reimagined version of the classic metal anthem "You've Got Another Thing Comin'." The collaboration pairs Shatner's unmistakable spoken-word intensity with Halford's soaring, powerhouse vocals, creating a bold and unexpected take on one of heavy metal's most enduring tracks.

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

Rob Halford adds, "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 upcoming album, currently in production, continues Shatner's long-standing exploration of music across genres, pushing boundaries and defying expectations. This latest project leans fully into the heavy metal world, featuring high-profile collaborators and bold reinterpretations of classic songs.

Cleopatra Records founder and head Brian Perera says, "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."

Indeed, Shatner has already taken a first step into these waters, as part of former Megadeth guitarist Chris Poland's upcoming Nuclear Messiah project. Their collaboration "Prophet of Fall-out" is scheduled as both the all-star aggregation's next single and video, ahead of the full Black Flame album release at the end of April.

Further details about William Shatner's album, including additional guest appearances and release dates, will be announced soon.