Gibson TV | 3 weeks ago

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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