Peter Steele overleden; "We have all lost a legend"

Er is in de muziekwereld geschokt gereageerd op het plotselinge overlijden van Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele. Steele overleed door hartproblemen. Hij is 48 jaar geworden.

Label Roadrunner:
"From everyone at Roadrunner Records, we offer our condolences to Peter's family and friends, and hope you'll join us in listening to some classic Type O today in honor of a true talent and a Roadrunner legend."

Dez Fafara, Devildriver:
"Peter Steele was one of the nicest guys in music, he was always kind to me through the years. I toured many times with Type O and was always taken care of! Big guy with a huge heart. My heart goes out to his band, his family, and his many friends around the world..... We have All lost a LEGEND, a voice that will never be duplicated!"

Mille Petrozza, Kreator:
"Peter Steele was one of my all-time favourite musicians ever! I`ve only met him once briefly and he was just the nicest guy! Carnivore`s "Retalliation" and all Type O Negative albums have been a huge influence on my creativity. This is a black day for music! Rest in peace, Peter."