The two main influences on the band are the Beatles and Black Sabbath, and keyboardist Josh Silver has expressed a love of Pink Floyd--evidence of which can be heard in the atmospherics of his production techniques.
The band arose from the ashes of the band Carnivore and gained popularity with their songs "Black No. 1" and "Christian Woman" from the Bloody Kisses album. The album was the first in Roadrunner Records' catalog to go both gold and platinum. They have successfully toured with Pantera, Life of Agony, and dozens of other established and up-and-coming bands, as well as taking part in Ozzfest. The band had VHS and DVD documentary releases in addition to their CD releases and contributions to movie soundtracks and compilations.
Steele died of sepsis caused by diverticulitis (initially reported as heart failure) on April 14 2010 at the age of 48.
Singles and video-featured songs
Black No. 1 - 1993
Christian Woman - 1993
Cinnamon Girl - 1996
Everyone I Love Is Dead - 1999
Everything Dies - 1999
I Don't Wanna Be Me - 2003
Love You to Death - 1996
My Girlfriend's Girlfriend - 1996
Profits of Doom - 2007
September Sun - 2007
Summer Breeze - 1993
Discography
Slow, Deep and Hard - 1991
Origin of The Feces - 1992
Bloody Kisses - 1993
October Rust- 1996
World Coming Down - 1999
Life Is Killing Me - 2003
Dead Again - 2007
Members
Peter Steele - Vocals, bass guitar and songwriting (1990-2010)
Josh Silver - Keyboards (1990-2010)
Kenny Hickey - Guitar and backing vocals (1990-2010)
Johnny Kelly - Drums (1994-2010)
Sal Abruscato - Drums (1990-1993)
Black Sabbath
Type O Negative Lyrics
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A virgin of snow white - purity
Do not fear - my fortunate one
Let us consummate our igneous union
Ave ave satanas
Ave ave satanas
Ave ave satanas
I am the shadow - with the eyes, eyes of fire
I will fulfill your every - hellish desire
Come sit on this throne - here beside me and be mine
And we'll watch the flames get higher and higher and higher and
Higher...
Ave ave satanas
Ave ave satanas
Ave ave satanas
Ave ave satanas
This is just the start dear friends
For I have come to claim revenge
My victims turning, running scared
You people better go and beware
Your weak god can not help you now
Come, we will play in the fire
Worship the sun
Worship no one
Worship the sun
Worship no one
Worship the sun
Worship no one
The lyrics to Type O Negative’s “Black Sabbath” are rich in religious and occult references. The song borrows heavily from Christian and Satanist mythology, ultimately inverting the message of the band’s namesake, Black Sabbath. The opening lines pose a question to the listener: “Who is she that kneels – so respectfully before me?” This ambiguous figure is likely a representation of a virgin, or possibly the virgin Mary herself. The singer, whose voice is likely that of lead singer Peter Steele, encourages this woman to embrace their “igneous union” – an allusion to the fiery passion that can burn between two people.
The chorus of the song features a constant repetition of the mantra “Ave Ave Satanas,” which translates to “Hail Satan.” Singer Peter Steele’s voice takes on a deep and ominous tone, conjuring images of the devil himself. The second verse reinforces the idea that the singer is Satan, promising to fulfill every “hellish desire” of his partner. The song’s bridge features a declaration of vengeance against the singer’s enemies, warning all who listen to “go and beware.”
Overall, “Black Sabbath” is a celebration of Satanist ideology and a nod to the band’s love for heavy metal legends Black Sabbath. However, it is also a commentary on the blurred lines between good and evil, purity and corruption, and the power of religious symbols to inspire strong emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is she that kneels - so respectfully before me
Who is this woman who is bowing down to me in submission and respect?
A virgin of snow white - purity
She is innocent and pure, untouched by the corrupt world.
Do not fear - my fortunate one
You have nothing to fear, my dear. You are lucky to be with me.
Let us consummate our igneous union
Let us unite our passion and lust, and make love like fire.
Ave ave satanas
Hail Satan, the dark lord of the underworld.
I am the shadow - with the eyes, eyes of fire
I am a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows, with eyes that burn like flames.
I will fulfill your every - hellish desire
I will satisfy all of your wicked, sinful desires.
Come sit on this throne - here beside me and be mine
Come sit on this throne next to me, and be my partner and possession.
And we'll watch the flames get higher and higher and higher and Higher...
Together we will watch the flames of passion and desire grow stronger and stronger.
This is just the start dear friends
This is only the beginning of my plan, my dear associates.
For I have come to claim revenge
I am seeking vengeance against those who have wronged me.
My victims turning, running scared
My enemies are now afraid of me and trying to escape my wrath.
You people better go and beware
You should all be afraid of what I am capable of.
Your weak god can not help you now
The god you worship is powerless against me and my dark forces.
Come, we will play in the fire
Join me in the flame of hell and indulge in the pleasures of sin.
Worship the sun
Do not worship any god, instead look up to the sun and our own power.
Worship no one
Do not bow down to anyone, only to yourself and your own desires.
Worship the sun
Celebrate the life-giving force of the sun, and the power within your own being.
Worship no one
Reject any form of authority or religious doctrine, and become a god unto yourself.
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Written by: Anthony Iommi, John Osbourne, Terrence Butler, William Ward
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