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A war of words has broken out between Roger Waters and David Draiman, as the Pink Floyd icon has responded to the Disturbed singer by calling him an “obnoxious little prick,” among other unpleasant names.
Draiman, who is pro-Israel and Jewish, has long criticized Waters’ pro-Palestine positions, which include calling for a boycott of Israel. As reported earlier this week, the Disturbed frontman reiterated his feelings about Waters during an appearance on Billy Corgan’s The Magnificent Others podcast.
“Here’s the thing, Billy,” said Draiman on the podcast, “I grew up on Pink Floyd. I loved Pink Floyd. It was such a massive betrayal, not just to me, but Jews everywhere when he went in the direction that he did… Roger has a penchant for dictators — the worst [people] on planet earth, Roger just cozies right up to them. He has no problem whatsoever.”
Waters caught wind of Draiman’s conversation with Corgan, as well a past photo showing Draiman signing Israel Defense Forces artillery shells during a visit to an IDF base and writing “Fuck Hamas” on them. The Pink Floyd legend posted that photo and responded via X/Twitter in the form of a letter to Corgan:
“Dear Billy Corgan
How are you? It’s been too long. @davidmdraiman Someone forwarded me this chap’s appearance on your podcast. I’d never heard of him. Anyway, it turns out he has heard of me. It seems he has a problem with me standing up for human rights, particularly the human rights of my brothers and sisters in Gaza who are being slaughtered in a genocide by the armed forces of the Nazi racist, pariah state of Israel. You, being the lovely fella you are gave this little piece of shit a chance to clarify or even modify his position. He did. He is a psychotic racist Nazi pig.
I’m told, Billy, he writes messages on bombs before the IDF drops them on civilians in Gaza. Enough said. I will continue to work with all my brothers and sisters all over the world in the movement to demand equal human rights for all human beings, irrespective of their religion or ethnicity or nationality. If you, my friend are wondering if I want a conversation with this obnoxious little prick? The answer is non merci Billy, life’s too short, he can inhabit his tiny corner of hell without the benefit of my love and truth.
Love
R.
PS. @Disturbed? 😂👍Er? Yeah! Just a bit!”
It didn’t take long for Draiman to respond to Waters, as he retorted, “And here I was open to dialogue, even with someone I so deeply disagree with. Honestly @rogerwaters, this is the reaction I unfortunately expected. It’s disappointing, but predictable. Be brave Roger. Blessed are the peacemakers, right? I’m always willing to try. We must all continue to try. Even with you.”
Draiman was asked by Corgan on the podcast whether he’d be willing to break bread with Waters to discuss their differences, “Absolutely. You close off and that’s the end of anything,” but added, “I’d have to punch him first.”
Outside of his feud with Draiman, Waters recently launched an open audition to find a singer to front his son Harry Waters’ band for a Pink Floyd tribute tour in 2027.
Disturbed, meanwhile, are taking a break from touring this year, but are set to perform two shows this summer: one at the Inkcarceraton Festival in Mansfield, Ohio, on July 17th, and another at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on July 25th (pick up tickets here).
See Roger Waters and David Draiman’s tweets below, as well as a personal message from Waters to Consequence to let us know that he responded to the Disturbed frontman.
An open letter to @Billy:
Dear Billy Corgan
How are you? It’s been too long. @davidmdraiman Someone forwarded me this chap’s appearance on your podcast. I’d never heard of him. Anyway, it turns out he has heard of me. It seems he has a problem with me standing up for human… pic.twitter.com/gZyN1TmM3Y
— Roger Waters ✊ (@rogerwaters) April 16, 2026
And here I was open to dialogue, even with someone I so deeply disagree with. 🤷🏼♂️
Honestly @rogerwaters, this is the reaction I unfortunately expected.
It’s disappointing, but predictable.
Be brave Roger.
Blessed are the peacemakers, right?
I’m always willing to try. We…
— David Draiman 🟦🇺🇸🇮🇱✡️☮️ (@davidmdraiman) April 16, 2026
I've responded.https://t.co/8II8A7EJps
— Roger Waters ✊ (@rogerwaters) April 17, 2026
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