Today (April 14) marks the one-year anniversary of Type O Negative frontman Pete Steele's death.
The singer tragically passed away as a result of heart failure aged just 48.
Steele was a larger than life character (literally - he was 6' 8" tall) with a black sense of humour and one of the most recognisable voices in metal. We still miss him, but his lasting legacy lives on.
Check out a couple of Type O's videos below and raise a glass to The Man Of Steele today.
Posted by Modena THeGreat | April 14, 2011 6:38 PM | Reply to this
we miss you
Posted by spyky | April 14, 2011 7:53 PM | Reply to this
Unlike so much of the dross that passes through this site, Pete was a truly inspirational man and a complete musical genius at that. RIP.
Posted by Milk Lizard | April 14, 2011 9:38 PM | Reply to this
A worthwhile - but sad - news story from Kerrang for once!
I never got to see Type O Negative live but loved there music.
Pete Steele was one in a million and one of the music world's original artists.
Posted by MPD | April 14, 2011 10:25 PM | Reply to this
Such a loss...a unique voice that could never be replaced, R.I.P. Pete Steele
Posted by Gibit | April 15, 2011 10:21 AM | Reply to this
Pete Steele and Type O Negative were truly an inspiration for me, a gateway into doomier waters. Pete's vocals were unique, the music stood out a mile away, and that truly defiant attitude - all qualities lacking sorely in so much music today. I wish I could've seen them live too, the live footage on YouTube is incredible.
R.I.P. Pete, long may the music live on.
Posted by Peter | April 15, 2011 5:07 PM | Reply to this
It seems like yesterday when that horrific news was the very 1st thing I saw in the a.m. </3 Peter was sch a nice gy! He hgged & was so genuine w/his thank yous. Ifeel fortnate 2have grown p in Detroit where they played so often & was able 2 enjoy many shows. I wish I cold give that experience 2 everyone. Autumn will forever be Peters season. The lyrics from Everything Dies "I'm searching for something which can't be found, bt I'm hoping...." gives me chills. I wish there had been a memorial for fans 2go2. No one ever can replace his lyrics, voice, humour & ability 2play a stand up bass as a reg Bass... His fans will NEVER let his memory die.. Many great interviews on YT including 1 where he talks of becoming a practicing Roman Catholic & the defination of why the last album was called "Dead Again" Truely a legend. Halloween in Heaven which he wrote for Dimebag... now those 2 are playing on the big stage in Heaven <3 one day we will all see them again. RIP Peter--you are NOT forgotten xo
It seems like yesterday when that horrific news was the very 1st thing I saw in the a.m. </3 Peter was sch a nice gy! He hgged & was so genuine w/his thank yous. Ifeel fortnate 2have grown p in Detroit where they played so often & was able 2 enjoy many shows. I wish I cold give that experience 2 everyone. Autumn will forever be Peters season. The lyrics from Everything Dies "I'm searching for something which can't be found, bt I'm hoping...." gives me chills. I wish there had been a memorial for fans 2go2. No one ever can replace his lyrics, voice, humour & ability 2play a stand up bass as a reg Bass... His fans will NEVER let his memory die.. Many great interviews on YT including 1 where he talks of becoming a practicing Roman Catholic & the defination of why the last album was called "Dead Again" Truely a legend. Halloween in Heaven which he wrote for Dimebag... now those 2 are playing on the big stage in Heaven <3 one day we will all see them again. RIP Peter--you are NOT forgotten xo
Today (April 14) marks the one-year anniversary of Type O Negative frontman Pete Steele's death.
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