Type O Negative - Peter Steele Dead At 48 [UPDATE]
KNAC, Blabbermouth, The Gauntlet and many other sources claim that Peter Steele of the New York Gothic Metal outfit Type O Negative has passed away on Wednesday 14 April 2010 due to cardiac arrest.
Peter Steele, also known as frontman of the band Carnivore, has already died once as a publicity stunt back in 2005. Due to this, we are not yet going to believe in the rumors of his passing this time around. We'll keep you updated as we find out more.
If he's dead, that sucks. If not, fool me once...
UPDATED
Sadly, Peter Steele's death has now been confirmed to us by an SPV representative. Blabbermouth and even the band's official website also contain confirmation.
Peter Steele is dead at 48. His cause of death is not yet confirmed. There are a lot of fans of the band amongst Metal Storm staffers and users and all of us definitely feel devastated by Pete's untimely passing. You still had a few great albums in you, Peter. It is a shame we will never hear them.
UPDATE
Here's the official word from the band:
"It is with great sadness that we inform you that Type O Negative front man, bassist, and our band mate, 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 writing and recording new music for our follow up to Dead Again released in 2007.
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. We'd like to share our thoughts and those of Peter's family below. We are truly saddened to lose our friend and appreciate the tremendous outpouring today from around the world."
Peter Steele, also known as frontman of the band Carnivore, has already died once as a publicity stunt back in 2005. Due to this, we are not yet going to believe in the rumors of his passing this time around. We'll keep you updated as we find out more.
If he's dead, that sucks. If not, fool me once...
UPDATED
Sadly, Peter Steele's death has now been confirmed to us by an SPV representative. Blabbermouth and even the band's official website also contain confirmation.
Peter Steele is dead at 48. His cause of death is not yet confirmed. There are a lot of fans of the band amongst Metal Storm staffers and users and all of us definitely feel devastated by Pete's untimely passing. You still had a few great albums in you, Peter. It is a shame we will never hear them.
UPDATE
Here's the official word from the band:
"It is with great sadness that we inform you that Type O Negative front man, bassist, and our band mate, 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 writing and recording new music for our follow up to Dead Again released in 2007.
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. We'd like to share our thoughts and those of Peter's family below. We are truly saddened to lose our friend and appreciate the tremendous outpouring today from around the world."
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| DayFly Posts: 383  |
Sad news if it's true. If it ain't, someone should tell them this joke isn't funny.
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| Skøllgrim Northern Posts: 389  |
Hope he ain't dead, I want to see another Type O.... record. Pulling this joke twice ain't funny.... hell this wasn't even funny the first time.
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| RafaRata Posts: 117  |
Wow if it's true that sucks... not big fan of Type O Negtive but Carnivore is classic!
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| Bad English Tage Westerlund Posts: 61000  |
OMG I can not belive, if its true then its tragic, because its end of band  sorry if Ozzy dies it wont be so tragic but this is TRAGEDY CRY
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| Troy Killjoy perfunctionist staff Posts: 21306  |
The boy who cried wolf.
---- "Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something."
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| Promonex Cathemeral elite Posts: 9720  |
Three years late. Would've been fun if it had happened shortly after the release of his latest album.
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| Urs Blank Posts: 319  |
It can't be!! Peter is one most charismatic frontman I've ever seen. It would be such a great loss for the Metal community
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| Uirapuru Liver Failure Posts: 2955  |
Calling attention from the highlights to an upcoming of a probable new album? 
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RIP Pete Steele, your legacy will live on. To quote my favorite TON song, "Everything Dies" 
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| Valentin B Iconoclast Posts: 10084  |
http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=138519 the keyboardist confirmed it. i'm also really skeptical, i know he has "died" once... guess he liked and wanted to act out the title of the Bond movie, "You Only Live Twice"
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| X-Ray Rod Skandino staff Posts: 18274  |
Wikipedia also confirms it...
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| BudDa elite Posts: 887  |
Guess now he can really rest in peace..
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| Chidder Posts: 165  |
Http://www.typeonegative.net/index.php "Please (...) expect statements from the band and family later today." So it is probably true.
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| Derwood Posts: 511  |
One of my absolute favourite vocalists, even if the band's music has been hit and miss. I'll have to pull out my copy of Bloody Kisses today. "Loving you was like loving the dead..."
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| Alakazam spendin' cheese Posts: 1218  |
I was just only starting to listen to them.  Peter you killing joke. Rust in peace. Wine with Bacchus green giant. EDIT: After reading the bio, cause of death was a stomach related infection.
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| Asat0r Posts: 961  |
Saw them about 3 years ago. When they left for the encore the crowd, of course, started chating "YOU SUCK." Steele then came out and said "I heard you saying we suck. Well you guys suck! We get paid to suck, you suck for free!" RIP Peter
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| Haddonfield Chucky's Bride Posts: 1993  |
R.I.P. Peter Steele
----  "Seasons don't fear the reaper. Nor do the wind, the sun and the rain (we can be like they are)."
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| Boxcar Willy yr a kook Posts: 8981  |
RIP
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| Thrash666 Posts: 217  |
R.I.P. Peter
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| Dominus The Shooter Posts: 375 |
Type O Negative's label, SPV / Steamhammer has issued the following statement: "It's with great sadness that we give our condolences to the family and friends of Peter Steele. He died on April 14th, 2010. With his bands CARNIVORE and Type O Negative he achieved cult status and was loved by fans around the world. The last releases he did with Type O Negative were the DVD Symphony For The Devil and the studio album Dead Again. SPV/Steamhammer proudly released both products worldwide, which will now - very unfortunately - be the end of his recording legacy. The world has lost a charismatic frontman and a very talented person. Our condolences go to Peter's family, friends and the members of his bands. In Mourning... SPV / Steamhammer."
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