Type O Negative's Peter Steele Death Confirmed

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http://www.antimusic.com/news/10/april/16Type_O_Negatives_Peter_Steele_Death_Confirmed,_Bandmates_Say_Goodbye_.shtml

Maple Jam Music Group have confirmed that Type O Negative's Peter Steele died on Wednesday night. Here is the statement they issued Thursday afternoon: It is with great sadness that we inform you that Type O Negative frontman and bassist, Peter Steele passed away last night of what appears to be heart failure.

"Ironically Peter had been enjoying a long period of sobriety and improved health and was imminently due to begin recording new music with bandmates Josh Silver, Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly for a follow up to "Dead Again" released in 2007," says longtime band manager, Mike Renault.

The official cause of death has yet to be determined pending autopsy results. The funeral services will be private and memorial services will be announced at a future date. Band member and family statements are below

Josh Silver: "Peter, My endless source of frustration, (as I'm yours) you have really done it this time. You have changed and touched countless lives through music, comedy and often brutal honesty. You've made life both interesting and irritating and I could not imagine not having known you for 37 years. It still isn't true in my mind but in time I will miss you and the creating that we all endured together. We certainly disagreed constantly and I believe (and hope) we all learned from each other. Should I call you my brother, friend or neighbor? I can only call you Peter (and usually after 2 PM). We laughed at ourselves more times then I can count. Knowing humans are preposterous creatures and I know we reveled in that fact. I will miss you in time, but at this moment your premature departure seems surreal and has pissed me off to no end. Though I never told you that I harbor a deep respect for you, I do. Goodbye my friend."

Kenny Hickey: "Peter Steele was one of the most brilliant and funny personalities in music and it was all for real. Half the time people thought he was joking, but he was actually telling the truth. Part of me died with him."

Johnny Kelly: "It's impossible for me to put into a few sentences what I am feeling at the moment Peter. I'm not sure if I should eulogize or roast you. Both good and bad, we went on one hell of a ride together and sadly, the ride has come to an end. You truly were a unique person. Your music touched many people. Myself included. Whether it was talking about The Beatles, power tools, how Pluto was no longer considered a planet or calling me at 3am asking me to drive to your house to have a fistfight with you, you always kept it interesting. It was a privilege to have been your bandmate. It's something that I will always cherish."

Steele's family: "Music fans worldwide are mourning, but we are mourning a brother, uncle, cousin, friend and funny man. He was a complex man, known for his brooding looks, self-deprecating sense of humour, unique world view and most of all his loyalty to his fans, friends and family. Survived by five sisters, the eldest notes: 'He was more than our brother – he was our son."

 

[melanie2]

ah I had three of their songs on my playlist..Summer Breeze...Summer Girl...and the one i just now put at the top of my playlist..Peter looked so damn fine in his pictures..and i adored his voice..this seems to happen at times..someone gets all sober and better..and then the heart fails..

 

[Dr. Bill Kobb]

Sux. I saw them open for Ozzy awhile back, along with Sepultura. Both opening bands played their hearts out(forgive my poor choice of words), but all the metal sheep waited until the Oz-man arrived before themselves showing up.

 

[dnc2423]

He will be missed. A great talent, and a great person.

 

[tallbuckeye]

OMFG.

I have every one of their albums... the band was getting a little sketchy in recent efforts, but I'd always pick up the new one when it came out. RIP Peter.

think maybe I should take better of myself too... we were about the same age, with some of the same bad habits ;(.

 

[AdamN]

This is very sad news, indeed. May he rest in peace.