 In 1985, Shortino recorded lead vocals for the Heavy Metal benefit project Hear 'n Aid.The single from this project, "Stars" also features lead vocals by heavy metal singers Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, Don Dokken, Kevin DuBrow, Eric Bloom and Dave Meniketti.He is currently in the band King Kobra and is also performing in the cast of Raiding the Rock Vault at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.