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William Shatner Is Taking His Heavy Metal Project to the Stage, and His Rider Is Something to Behold

William Shatner is taking his heavy metal album out of the studio and onto the stage for an epic set at the 2026 Riot Fest in Chicago.

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Jawbreaker (No, Seriously), Nine Inch Nails, M.I.A., and More Will Play Riot Fest

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Morrissey Throws Vegan Tantrum at Riot Fest, Vendor Retaliates with Meat Dish

10.19.16

By Wyatt Marshall
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They Said It Would Never Happen: The Original Misfits Are Reuniting for Riot Fest

05.12.16

By Dan Ozzi
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All the Coolest Stuff We Saw at Riot Fest, Illustrated

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By Brian Butler
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Riot Fest: Chicago Day Three: When Snoop Dogg Got Cut off to Make Way for Modest Mouse

09.14.15

By Bill Jones
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The Scenes of Riot Fest Chicago, Day 2: Good Times Had from Gwar to Hag

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Riot Fest: Chicago Day 2 Was a Seamless Mix of Punk, Metal, and Country

09.13.15

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The Scenes of Riot Fest Chicago, Day 1: Punk and Metal Mayhem

09.12.15

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