Peter Steele of Type O Negative and Carnivore fame has passed away at 48 due to heart failure on April 14th 2010.
For many fans of aggresive music this is a big loss.
I was a "casual" T.O.N fan, but enjoyed them live quite a few times.
Peter Steele was also the the frontman/bass player for underground legends Carnivore--which bridged the gap between thrash, punk and hardcore, and was personally one of my favorite bands and influences.
As of late I had been in touch with former members of Carnivore and had them "on the brain". I couldnt believe when I got the text message today.
To hear Peter in all his gothic metal glory check out Type O Negative's cover of "Black Sabbath".
To hear Peter in Carnivore I highly recomend checking out Carnivore's "Preadator" a song about 80's horror film "C.H.U.D."
"No More Nights Of Blood & Fire"--Rest In Peace Peter Steele.
Dude,what a bombshell! I'm a HUGE Carnivore fan since they first came on the scene and have listened to some Type O as well. I love their down beat almost depressing version of Seals and Crofts "Summer Breeze"
48 is way too young to die of heart failure. :(
Thanks for the great jams Pete.
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Just heard about this at the7thhouse...Truly shocking....RIP.
I am so very, very sad of his Death......and Shocked. R.I.P.
What?? I didn't hear this. I'm so sad , my family listened to Type O and I was just listening to his version of angry inch on my ipod yesterday. I was JUST thinking about Type O and if anything new was gonna come out. I need to read more about this, too sad. My daughter and I sing Black #1 all the time! Man, I can't believe this
I read all I could stand on the internet. I am still in shock. Peter will be missed by many, including the AuClair family. I cannot believe this. Anyway, it's time to go enjoy his music. I never listened to Carnivore, maybe I'll go look on Itunes. Man, this is getting harder and harder when people are your age and this happens.