In a dramatic and deeply personal escalation of a long-simmering feud, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters has launched a blistering verbal assault on Black Sabbath icon Ozzy Osbourne. The incendiary comments come directly in response to Osbourne's public condemnation of Waters' controversial Berlin performance.
Waters did not mince his words, branding the Prince of Darkness a "b*****d" and levelling the shocking accusation that Osbourne is himself an "anti-Semite." The rock world is now reeling from this unprecedented and deeply personal clash between two of its most legendary figures.
The Spark That Ignited the Fire
The roots of this explosive row trace back to Waters' highly theatrical concert in Germany last year. Osbourne publicly slammed the performance, claiming Waters was "turning people against" Jewish people and accusing him of espousing Nazi rhetoric. These comments clearly festered with the Pink Floyd co-founder.
Waters has now broken his silence with a vengeance. In a fiery retort, he completely dismissed Osbourne's critique, telling The Daily Mail: "I don't give a f*** what Ozzy Osbourne says. He's an anti-Semite... he can f*** off."
A History of Controversy and Cancellation
This is not the first time Waters has found himself at the centre of a political firestorm. His outspoken views have previously led to high-profile cancellations of his concerts. Most notably, the local council in Frankfurt, Germany, attempted to cancel his show, a decision that was later overturned in court.
Waters has consistently and vehemently denied all accusations of anti-Semitism. He maintains that his performances, which often feature powerful anti-fascist and anti-war imagery, are being wilfully misinterpreted by his detractors.
An Unforgiving Dismissal of a Rock Legend
Waters' tirade extended beyond the specific accusations to a sweeping dismissal of Osbourne's entire character and musical legacy. He cruelly suggested that the Black Sabbath frontman's career was built on a single, memorable riff, implying a lack of depth or lasting talent.
This public evisceration marks one of the most bitter and personal disputes in recent rock history, leaving fans and commentators stunned by the sheer vitriol on display from one music icon towards another.
