Funk pioneer Bootsy Collins has joined forces with Buckethead and Victor Wooten on “Metal Health,” the title track and first official single from his forthcoming album via Bootzilla Records and Roc Nation. The release marks the first direct collaboration between Bootsy and Buckethead, uniting three towering musicians in a hard-charging, psychedelic groove that fuses funk elasticity, rock firepower, and deep-pocket bass interplay. With additional contributions from Victor Wooten, Barbie T, Cob, and lead engineer Tobe, the track moves with authority and imagination.
“Metal Health” places its focus squarely on mental well-being, especially within creative communities, channeling intensity into something restorative and communal. Bootsy continues his long tradition of turning music into a vehicle for awareness, pairing cosmic sound design with a clear-eyed message that mental health deserves attention, care, and openness. Decades into a career that spans James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic, and generations of collaborators, Bootsy’s voice remains direct and vital, using groove, connection, and shared experience as tools for grounding and healing.