Type O Negative

USA, 1989–2010

Brooklyn band led by Peter Steele, formed in 1989. Bloody Kisses and October Rust fused Black Sabbath doom with Beatles-esque harmony and gothic romance ('Black No. 1', 'Love You to Death'), a darkly witty cornerstone of gothic metal.

MusicRoots documents 2 artists who influenced Type O Negative and 0 artists Type O Negative influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Who influenced Type O Negative?

• Black Sabbath — Peter Steele named Black Sabbath one of Type O Negative's two main influences — their crushing doom is the band's heavy foundation.
• The Beatles — The Beatles were Steele's other main influence — their harmony and melody give Type O Negative's doom its gothic romance.