Type O Forever

Peter,

It has taken some time for the shock to wear off enough to be able to write this letter without crying. Your death has knocked the wind out of me. You were much more than just some guy in a band that I thought was cool. You were one of my heroes. The reality check that my heroes aren't invincible, like I always thought they were, has made it difficult to breath.

Mr. Steele, due to what you did with Type O Negative I chose not to kill myself. Your words and music helped pull me through endless, exhausting years of depression, self-loathing, loneliness and addiction. For me, Type O Negative was by far the most original, creative band that I have ever heard. My obsession since Slow, Deep and Hard has kept me going when all I've wanted to is die. This band changed my life. Having your collection of music at my fingertips all these years has made this dreary existence worth enduring. It's been great just being a fan.

Fortunately, I was able to meet you a few times and every time I thanked you. I don't know if you took it to heart. I hope you did. I planned on thanking you again. I just never imagined that I would be saying goodbye too. Peter, thank you so much for giving me something to live for and look forward to. You were the green light at the end of my dark tunnel. You will never be forgotten.

I will now happily drown my sorrows in Type O Negative. Type O Forever

All my Love and Respect,
David M. Corry


"I can't believe things turned out this way
And though I hate to see you go
I know it must be so...
The dream is dead"
- Excerpt from
The Dream is Dead
Type O Negative

The Moon

"The moon will never lie to anyone. Be like the moon. No one hates the moon or wants to kill it. The moon does not take antidepressants and never gets sent to prison. The moon never shot a guy in the face and ran away. The moon has been around a long time and has never tried to rip anyone off. The moon does not care who you want to touch or what color you are. The moon treats everyone the same. The moon never tries to get in on the guest list or use your name to impress others. Be like the moon. When others insult or belittle in an attempt to elevate themselves, the moon sits passively and watches, never lowering itself to anything that weak. The moon is beautiful and bright. It needs no makeup to look beautiful. The moon never shoves clouds out of its way so it can be seen. The moon needs not fame or money to be powerful. The moon never asks you to go to war to defend it. Be like the moon."
— Henry Rollins (Solipsist)