U.S.ROCK FEUD
Roger Waters levels rant at Metallica's James Hetfield over Sphere…
Waters' remarks follow Hetfield's recent comments about the Sphere, the Las Vegas venue, and have the rock world picking sides; nobody has asked a life coach.
On air: Gloria Vance on The Midday ShowPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Guitar.com: ““He’s a nobody and he’ll always be”: Roger Waters levels bizarre rant at Metallica’s James Hetfield following recent Sphere comments”.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:21 PM ET on The Midday Show, by Gloria Vance.
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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRoger Waters has called Metallica's James Hetfield a nobody who will always be one, after Hetfield's recent comments about the Sphere.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorZelda Arkwright-Mbeki, a life coach, joins us.
Zelda Arkwright-MbekiI woke at five-forty, Gloria, and the first thing I felt was that Roger manifested this. Everyone in this story ordered it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorSo Hetfield ordered being called a nobody. By what method?
Zelda Arkwright-MbekiHe spoke about the Sphere, and the universe heard a man asking for a rant. I woke at five-ten for this call.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYou said five-forty a moment ago.
Zelda Arkwright-MbekiTime is a feeling. Let me ring the bowl on that.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorLet me ask you again. Who is responsible for a man calling another man a nobody on the record?
Zelda Arkwright-MbekiThe listeners, for wanting a feud. And you, Gloria, for booking me. I woke at four-fifteen to forgive you.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI manifested you. I see.
Zelda Arkwright-MbekiNobody is a nobody. Every soul is a somebody, except the cook here, who put raisins in my oats. Total nobody.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThank you, Zelda. Your retreat sounds very peaceful.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRex, do any of your athletes have a feud they would like to manifest?
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