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My Take
Peter Steele is one of those figures I find genuinely fascinating, a 203-centimeter giant with a baritone that could pour both menace and tenderness into the same song. With Type O Negative he gave gothic metal something rare: real wit, real romance, a willingness to be absurd and heartbroken at once. That he started hauling garbage in Brooklyn before fronting bands only deepens my respect; there was no manufactured mystique, just a complicated man who scared people and was beloved by them in equal measure. Losing him in 2010 at 48 felt premature. His contradictions are exactly what made his art unforgettable to me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Peter Steele
- Name (Japanese)
- ピーター・スティール
- Reading
- ぴーたー・すてぃーる
- Born
- January 4, 1962 – April 14, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Tiger
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 203 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / singer / bass guitarist / composer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Edward R. Murrow High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Peter Steele born?
January 4, 1962 – April 14, 2010.
Where is Peter Steele from?
Peter Steele is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Peter Steele do?
Peter Steele works as musician, singer, bass guitarist, composer.
How tall is Peter Steele?
Peter Steele is 203 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.