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)
Pain
Type O Negative Lyrics
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Your cries of pain my pleasure
To know my machine internally
Your torment I treasure
Lifeblood combines with semen
Your screaming my laughter
The compressor is running smoothly
Pain
Begging becomes your lovesong
You're dying
I masturbate
For the crime of burning me
I give to thee
Jackhammerape
Hatred obsessing me
Hatred possessing me
Anger burning me
Anger turning me
Into someone I don't know
Rage shaking me
Rage making me
Into someone I don't know
I'll kill you tonight
The song Pain by Type O Negative is a dark and disturbing exploration of sadomasochism and the twisted pleasure that can come from causing pain. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a cruel and sadistic person who delights in the agony of another. The opening lines "Agony and ecstasy, your cries of pain my pleasure" sets the tone for the entire song. The singer of the song takes pleasure in knowing his machine (presumably a torture device) internally and treasures his victim's torment. The line "Lifeblood combines with semen, your screaming my laughter" is particularly gruesome, as it suggests sexual pleasure from inflicting pain.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more violent and vengeful. He revels in the begging of his victim, taking their cries of pain and turning them into a lovesong. The line "For the crime of burning me, I give to thee jackhammerape" suggests that the singer is seeking revenge, and is willing to cause even more pain to his victim in return. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Pain," underscores the dark and twisted nature of the song.
The final verses of the song show the singer consumed by hatred and rage, willing to kill his victim in a fit of violent fury. The repetition of "Into someone I don't know" underscores the idea that the singer has become someone unrecognizable, consumed by his own anger and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
Agony and ecstacy
The pleasure I derive from your pain and misery is both agonizing and ecstatic.
Your cries of pain my pleasure
I take great delight in hearing you cry out in agony and pain, it brings me immense pleasure.
To know my machine internally
I deeply desire to understand and explore every aspect of my being.
Your torment I treasure
I derive much satisfaction and take delight in your suffering and torment.
Lifeblood combines with semen
Your life force and essence are now mixed with mine in a perversion of intimacy.
Your screaming my laughter
The sound of your screams and cries brings me great joy and amusement.
The compressor is running smoothly
My apparatus and instruments are working effectively and efficiently.
'Tis vengeance I am after
My ultimate goal is to seek and attain revenge against those who have wronged me.
Pain
The word 'pain' is a simple yet powerful expression of the emotions and sensations I feel when inflicting torment on others.
Begging becomes your lovesong
Your desperate pleas and cries for mercy sound like beautiful music to my ears.
You're dying
Your physical and mental demise brings me great pleasure.
I masturbate
I take sexual pleasure in the act of causing pain and suffering to others.
For the crime of burning me
I seek retribution and revenge for the actions of those who have caused me pain and hurt in the past.
I give to thee
My gift to you is the unrelenting agony and suffering that I will inflict.
Jackhammerape
A reference to the brutal and savage nature of the punishments and torments I will inflict on my victims.
Hatred obsessing me
My deep-seated feelings of anger and resentment consume and control me.
Hatred possessing me
My intense hatred and animosity towards others is a defining characteristic of my personality and psyche.
Anger burning me
The anger and fury that I feel inside of me is all-consuming and causes me constant pain and distress.
Anger turning me
The anger that I feel is changing and transforming me into a different, more violent and aggressive person.
Into someone I don't know
My personality and identity are being overtaken by my uncontrollable rage and hostility, transforming me into a stranger to myself and others.
Rage shaking me
The intensity of my rage and fury causes me to physically tremble and shake with emotion.
Rage making me
The anger and fury that I feel inside of me is changing and transforming me into a different, more violent and aggressive person.
I'll kill you tonight
I will do whatever it takes to cause you pain, suffering, and eventual demise, even if it means taking your life in the process.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
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