Six Years Ago We Lost Peter Steele Of Type O Negative

In the 1990s, there were a ton of bands trying to break through with new sounds. Being born out of metal scenes, industrial scenes, and other previously niche genres. One of those bands who did break out and find success was Type O Negative.

The driving force behind Type O was their vocalist and primary song-writer, Peter Steele. Sadly, 6-years-ago today, we lost that man.

For many, Steele was more than music; he represented a lifestyle, counter-culture, and seemed to embody everything the darker side of Generation X was feeling. He meant so much to so many, that after his death in 2010, tributes and songs were being written and released all over the world. Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi even discussed the sadness surrounding Steele's death in his autobiography.

Steele's size (he was 6'8), his lyrical content, and dress made him a star in the New Orleans area. The band would play the area often, and had a very passionate following in the area. One year for Halloween, Steele joined MTV's Headbanger's Ball for a special filmed in New Orleans, where Steele seemed to feel at home.