Peter Steele Musical artist

Peter Thomas Ratajczyk (January 4, 1962 – 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.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Peter Steele; Pete Steele; Lord Petrus Steele Ratajczyk Petrus T. (birth name)
Birth date	January 04, 1962
Birth place	New York City , Brooklyn
Date of death	April 14, 2010
Hometown	Brooklyn

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Musical artist

Career started	1979
Career ended	2010
associated musical artist	Type O Negative Fallout (heavy metal band) Carnivore (band)
Background	Solo singer
genre	Heavy metal music Doom metal Thrash metal Gothic metal
instrument	Bass guitar Guitar Keyboard instrument Singing
record label	Roadrunner Records SPV GmbH