Accept Fires Back at Judas Priest Amid Roger Waters’ Ozzy Controversy; Jack Osbourne Explodes on X
The rock world is in chaos following the latest chapter in an escalating feud that has pulled in some of its biggest names. Weeks after Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters sparked outrage by dismissing the late Ozzy Osbourne’s legacy as “idiocy and nonsense,” tensions have reached boiling point. Heavy metal legends Accept have now fired back at Judas Priest over remarks made in the wake of Waters’ comments—escalating a simmering rivalry between the two iconic bands.
Accept took to social media late Tuesday night with a fiery post defending Ozzy and denouncing what they saw as Judas Priest’s lukewarm reaction to Waters’ statements. “We will not stand by while legends are disrespected,” their statement read. “Ozzy Osbourne paved the way for every one of us in heavy metal. This isn’t a time for silence—it’s a time to show respect.”
But things escalated further when Jack Osbourne, Ozzy’s son, delivered an explosive message aimed squarely at Accept. In a scathing post on X (formerly Twitter), Jack wrote: “Hey Accept, f** you. How pathetic and out of touch you’ve become. The only way you seem to get attention these days is by vomiting controversy. My dad didn’t create heavy metal for you to use his name like this. Show some class.”*
Jack’s comments sparked an instant frenzy among fans, with thousands weighing in on the growing drama. While some defended Accept’s stance as a show of solidarity, others sided with Jack, accusing the band of exploiting the controversy for publicity.
Judas Priest, meanwhile, has largely stayed out of the fray, issuing a brief statement expressing their “deep respect for Ozzy” and urging fans to “focus on celebrating his legacy.”
This war of words highlights a generational divide in rock and metal. Ozzy’s passing in early July sent shockwaves through the music community, prompting an outpouring of tributes. Waters’ controversial dismissal of Ozzy’s artistry sparked heated debates about legacy and authenticity in rock, but what began as criticism has now turned into open band rivalries.
As of now, Accept has not responded to Jack’s direct attack, but industry insiders suggest more statements could be coming soon. One thing is certain: even in death, Ozzy Osbourne’s influence remains so powerful it continues to shake the foundations of rock’s biggest names.
