Peter Steele Dead

Peter Steele, front man for Type O Negative, died the night of April 14, 2010. In an email, Mike Renault, the band's manager, told CBS News, "Peter passed away last night. As of now it appears to have been heart failure. That's all the details we have right now."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Steele, 48, whose real name is Petrus T. Ratajczyk and hailed from Brooklyn, N.Y., was known as a bassist, singer, and as the band's website said, a "control freak." The 6'7'' composer of gothic metal was also known for his dark humor and low heavy voice.

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

In addition to Type O Negative, Peter Steele played in rock acts Fallout and Carnivore. Type O released seven studio albums, according to MTV, including 2007's "Dead Again."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Type O Negative's Web site left a message to their fans the morning of April 15, 2010. It read, "The forums have been re-opened. Please play nice and expect statements from the band and family later today. Thank you for your understanding and support."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

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Peter Steele, front man for Type O Negative, died the night of April 14, 2010. In an email, Mike Renault, the band's manager, told CBS News, "Peter passed away last night. As of now it appears to have been heart failure. That's all the details we have right now."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Steele, 48, whose real name is Petrus T. Ratajczyk and hailed from Brooklyn, N.Y., was known as a bassist, singer, and as the band's website said, a "control freak." The 6'7'' composer of gothic metal was also known for his dark humor and low heavy voice.

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

In addition to Type O Negative, Peter Steele played in rock acts Fallout and Carnivore. Type O released seven studio albums, according to MTV, including 2007's "Dead Again."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Type O Negative's Web site left a message to their fans the morning of April 15, 2010. It read, "The forums have been re-opened. Please play nice and expect statements from the band and family later today. Thank you for your understanding and support."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Peter Steele, front man for Type O Negative, died the night of April 14, 2010. In an email, Mike Renault, the band's manager, told CBS News, "Peter passed away last night. As of now it appears to have been heart failure. That's all the details we have right now."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Steele, 48, whose real name is Petrus T. Ratajczyk and hailed from Brooklyn, N.Y., was known as a bassist, singer, and as the band's website said, a "control freak." The 6'7'' composer of gothic metal was also known for his dark humor and low heavy voice.

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

In addition to Type O Negative, Peter Steele played in rock acts Fallout and Carnivore. Type O released seven studio albums, according to MTV, including 2007's "Dead Again."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died

Type O Negative's Web site left a message to their fans the morning of April 15, 2010. It read, "The forums have been re-opened. Please play nice and expect statements from the band and family later today. Thank you for your understanding and support."

Peter Steele, Type O Negative Singer, Has Died