Person · Male
Peter Steele
singer, bassist and composer for Type O Negative
- From
- Red Hook, United States
- Active
- 1962–2010
- Releases
- 0
About
Peter Thomas Ratajczyk (January 4, 1962 – April 14, 2010), known professionally as Peter Steele, was an American musician who was the lead vocalist, bassist, and composer of the gothic metal band Type O Negative. Before forming Type O Negative, Steele had formed the heavy metal band Fallout and the thrash metal band Carnivore.
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As the frontman for Type O Negative, Steele was known for his vampiric appearance, 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) stature, rich bass vocals, and a dark, often self-deprecating sense of humor. His lyrics have been described as "often intensely personal, dealing with subjects including love, loss and addiction." Steele credited Black Sabbath and the Beatles as his key musical influences. He has been listed among the "66 Best Hard Rock and Metal Frontmen of All Time" by Loudwire.
Member of
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Carnivore guitar, lead vocals
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Type O Negative bass, lead vocals
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Also known as
Peter Ratajczyk · Peter Thomas Ratajczyk
Identifiers
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- ISNI
- 0000000078804931
- ISNI
- 0000000368475865
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.