Peter Steele

As the frontman for Type O Negative, Steele was known for his vampiric appearance, towering 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) stature, rich bass vocals, and a dark, often self-deprecating sense of humor.

He was also described as a person who was "friendly, funny and had a reputation for being generous to his longtime bandmates. Steele later confirmed he had been suffering from paranoia caused by his heavy substance abuse.

Steele later confirmed he had been suffering from paranoia caused by his heavy substance abuse. Steele had been using cocaine since the age of 35, a decision he expressed great regret about.