That Time Type O Negative Hosted Headbanger’s Ball From New Orleans [VIDEO]

Back in the 90s, Headbanger's Ball was must-see TV. The show served as a platform to launch a ton of metal bands, and even alternative metal bands, as the format grew.

In the fall of 1996, the alt-goth-metal band Type O Negative was hitting it big with the release of their album October Rust...and Headbanger's Ball was right there. The show tapped Peter Steele and Johnny Kelly to host their Halloween Special. It just so happened that the bad was set to play New Orleans that week, so the special was filmed across one of the most haunted cities in America.

Here are some highlights:

And here's some extra Type O Halloween goodness: