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)
Fay Wray Come Out and Play
Type O Negative Lyrics
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Astro spectra, azillama
Huh
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up (no)
Huh
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh
Huh (no)
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh (no)
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh
Yum yum eat 'em up, eat 'em up
Huh
Oh
Type O Negative's song "Fay Wray Come Out and Play" is a peculiar one that contains minimal lyrics, making it open to interpretation. The song starts with the repetition of "Astro spectra, azillama," which may refer to the famous American actress, Fay Wray. Wray played the lead actress in the 1933 film "King Kong," where she famously screamed for help as she was held captive by the giant gorilla. The phrase "Astro spectra, azillama" may be a play on words of "Ape tor'spectra as they'll harm her." Thus, the lyrics might be an invitation for Fay Wray to "come out and play" to conquer her fears, symbolically facing her own giant gorilla.
Throughout the song, Peter Steele's voice changes from a whisper to a growl and screaming, accompanied by animal noises, crickets chirping, and rain sounds that increase the song's dark and eerie atmosphere, leaving the listener feeling restless and uneasy. The repeated phrase "Yum yum eat 'em up" suggests a primitive, almost barbaric primitive nature, which fits the theme of the song. The lyrics seem to portray an instinctual desire to consume, which could represent the primal instincts of humans.
Overall, the song's lyrics and sound combine to create a haunting and experimental piece, leaving the listener with a sense of unease and wonder about its meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Astro spectra, azillama
The singer is calling upon strange, otherworldly forces to aid in the events of the song.
Huh
The singer is expressing confusion or skepticism towards something that has just occurred.
Yum yum eat'em up, eat'em up
This phrase is either being used to describe a desire for violence or destruction, or a more literal hunger for food.
No
The artist is rejecting or denying a proposition or suggestion that has been made.
Ohhh.........
This line seems to represent a turning point or climax in the song, accompanied by intense emotions or actions.
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Written by: Peter Thomas Steele
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