This is the strangest of all possible worlds.

Because he's done literally everything else, William Shatner announced that he will be recording and releasing a heavy metal album. This isn't entirely unprecedented, as fans may recall that Shatner has gifted our ears with multiple albums since 1968. Remarkably, his official discography comprises 15 different recordings spanning several decades. The universe is a mysterious, cosmic force, and it's full of surprises.

Anyway, Shatner seems excited by the prospect, having posted about the new album on February 19, 2026.

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I have explored space.
I have explored time.
Now… I explore distortion.
Yes. You read that correctly.
I am releasing a HEAVY METAL album.
Thirty-five metal virtuosos. Thunderous guitars. Chaos with purpose.
Covers of legends like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Judas Priest — and a few originals forged in the same cosmic fire.
This project is, quite literally, a gathering of forces. Loud imagination. Honest intensity. Unapologetic exploration.
At 94, one does not slow down. One turns the volume up.
So prepare yourselves.
We are about to boldly headbang where no one has headbanged before.
Stay tuned. The metal voyage begins this year."

We are fortunate to be alive at a time when all this is possible. Speculation about the 35 "metal virtuosos" will surely be the water cooler conversation in offices across the globe until the tracklist is released. 

Live long, prosper, and rock on, William Shatner. We're excited for the USS Enterprise to explore sonic landscapes where no man has rocked before.