'Peter Steele Was Unique' - Type O Negative 'Black Cloud' - Kenny Hickey

Watch Kenny Hickey, guitarist for Type O Negative talk about Peter Steele, the Type O Negative Black Cloud and the evolution of Type O Negative's songs.

In this interview with Kenny Hickey, an excerpt taken from the Metal and Monsters show on Gibson TV, Kenny describes how Peter Steel was 'unique' regarding music. Whereas all his peers wanted to be 'rock stars' Peter just wanted to play music make records and with the least amount of effort and not leave home, loathe to leave Brooklyn. Learn about the mythical Type O 'Black Cloud' and how Peter would lock himself in the basement with his keyboard and his guitar. In addition, Kenny talks about the evolution of the Type O Negative sound, how Peter was 'getting tired of just screaming' and how he and Kenny Hickey started dabbling in melodies and dual vocals, wanting to expand their sound.

In this excerpt from the Metal And Monsters documentary on Gibson TV with Type O Negative, we get an insight into what it was like during the early days of Type O Negative, from the first time Kenny Hickey met Peter, to touring with Motley Crue to recording their albums 'October Rust', 'Life Is Killing Me' and the background and recording process of seminal tracks like 'Black Number No.1' and more.

For fans of Type O Negative, this is the documentary you've been looking for, as guitarist Kenny Hickey shares intimate moments from the band's history and shares never before seen photos and stories fans new and old will love. Watch the full video over at @gibsonguitar now.

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[Silver_Z_]

Thank you for this Type O Negative series guys! Much love for the drab four

[austindurham]

This band needs hella more recognition man...

[tjevans]

I wore a type-o shirt at least twice a week in high school back in the 90s. Awesome band

[undeadOtter]

Dude, that man's voice was friggin awesome

[horticulturist]

If you can love a band for 30 years and not get tired of the songs, even if they aren't always the most heavily featured in your playlist, you know you've found something special. I can put on October Rust or World Coming Down and I'm back to being a teenager again, at least in my heart. lol.

[lewisferris]

I remember it was the late 80’s early 90’s and I had a 1967 nova and I raced Pete in that car he had with the friggin monster tires on the back… so we are racing down 16th ave near L’Amours and o blow 2nd gear and my car is shot… Pete was such a nice guy he bought us each a few beers on new Utrecht then drives me home. Great guy!!!

[tvanderpool]

I got to see him then 6 mos later he died. That was hard to wrap my head around

[AMRL]

Peter was and still is one my favorite musicians ever. I thought he was very handsome as well.RIP.💫

[dwilson]

The melodies that you put into your songs.. one of the biggest reasons I love type o negative..m that and the comedy you put in it. 😎

[jackwillson]

Thank you for all the awesome music Kenny

[zmrreaves]

I love you Kenny. Thank you. For everything

[negtype]

That’s DEFINITELY the Pete I always envisioned and thank the Gods he brought that and THEN some!! They ALL did!!
Great clip/content from Kenny!
POSITIVELY NEGATIVE!!
💚🤘🤩🤘💚

[Shalalalala_]

As someone who just started making music, I can confirm, screaming your head off is in fact way easier than making a melody

[sarukinu]

Peter was great, Type O were great. Thanks for this

[arcanefaust]

Thank You Pete and the rest of the Negatives ❤

[SuspendedInDusk]

An absolute beast in every sense of the word. ⛔️

[JeremyMiller-snnh]

We still miss you Peter Steele
We love you Green Man
\m/💚\m/

[JulianaMachado]

Parabéns pra quem coloca as legendas em cima do rosto das pessoas...gênio! 🙄

[PsychadlFx]

Peter Steele seemed like such a nice guy and the rest of typo they all seem genuine and kind dudes and it's a pleasure to see they never cared for the money and fame just the music honest and raw energy I recently got into type o negative and I'm so glad I did I always knew about them tho

[ErikaScrogginsJewelry]

💜 I really like those life qualities, I can relate, alot of artists are like this!