Peter Thomas Ratajczyk (Brooklyn, New York, January 4, 1962 – Scranton, Pennsylvania, April 14, 2010), better known by his stage name Peter Steele, was the lead singer, bassist and composer for the gothic metal band Type O Negative. Before forming Type O Negative, he had created the metal group Fallout and the thrash band Carnivore.
As the frontman for Type O Negative, Steele was known for his vampiric effect, towering stature, rich bass-baritone vocals, and a dark, often self-deprecating
sense of humor. "His lyrics were often intensely personal, dealing with
subjects including love, loss, and addiction." Steele credited Black Sabbath and The Beatles as his key musical inspirations.
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Death
Peter Steele died of an aortic aneurysm
(initially reported as heart failure) on April 14, 2010 at the age of
48. Prior to his death, Steele was preparing to write and record new
music. The remaining members of Type O Negative decided to
dissolve the band rather than replace Steele, with Johnny Kelly
stating "Even if there is somebody who could take his place it
wouldn’t matter. We don’t have any interest in continuing. It’s
impossible – it hasn't even come up in any kind of discussion. When
Peter died, Type O Negative died with him." On November 21, 2011, an oak
tree was planted in Prospect Park to commemorate Steele.
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