Ice-T says Pink Floyd gave heavy metal band rare approval for ‘Comfortably Numb’ sample

Ice-T’s metal band, Body Count, recently made waves by releasing a bold reinterpretation of Pink Floyd’s iconic “Comfortably Numb.” The track, featured on their upcoming album *Merciless*, represents a genre-bending collaboration between Ice-T and Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, with additional approval from Roger Waters. This remarkable project merges the progressive rock masterpiece with Body Count’s hard-hitting style, showcasing Gilmour’s new guitar riffs alongside Ice-T’s gritty rap delivery.

The process of gaining approval for this cover was extraordinary. Pink Floyd’s music is notoriously protected, and initial requests through their publisher were denied. However, Ice-T’s personal outreach to Gilmour and Waters, two musicians often at odds, proved successful. Both legends agreed to the adaptation, a rare instance of collaboration from artists on opposite sides of a longstanding feud. Gilmour even participated by contributing to the reworked track, further bridging the gap between their distinct musical styles【22】【24】.

Ice-T expressed profound satisfaction with the project, noting how the approval of both Gilmour and Waters affirmed the cover’s authenticity and impact. For fans of Pink Floyd, this reinterpretation introduces the classic to a new audience while retaining the emotional depth that made the original so powerful【23】【24】.

The collaboration is already generating significant buzz on streaming platforms, setting the stage for *Merciless*’s release later this month. It’s not just a song but a testament to the evolving boundaries of music, where artists from different genres can come together to create something truly innovative【24】.