This interview was done with Josh Silver by Stephanie Betcher circa 1996. Press play to watch it below. And also make sure you check out the None More Negative Unofficial Tribute for Type O Negative Facebook Fanpage. Enjoy!
Also there is an interview Stephanie also did with Pete found on this page also (or just watch it here). It’s from 10/31/1998. You’ll get a laugh out of this one too! Just press play below. As always, enjoy! 
On this weekend’s edition of her show, metal radio queen Full Metal Jackie will be premiering the first single from the highly anticipated debut album from A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH. The album entitled “And Hell Will Follow Me” is set to be released June 14th on SPV/Steamhammer. In addition to the premiere of the track “As Black as My Heart” lead singer and guitarist Sal Abruscato will be joining Jackie to talk about the band and the new album.
Jackie commented about premiering the track and having Sal on the show:
“As a Type O and Life of Agony Fan, I’m very excited to premiere the first song from Sal’s great new band. You are all going to love it!”
A PALE HORSE NAMED DEATH is the brainchild of Brooklyn, NY native Sal Abruscato, and sounds like Alice in Chains mysteriously sneaking up behind Type O Negative with a butcher knife while being filmed for a future episode of “Law & Order”. Critical acclaim has been quick upon the announcement of the album’s June release.
Sal’s partner in crime on “And Hell Will Follow Me” is Matt Brown, sound engineer extraordinaire and guitarist of fellow NY band SEVENTH VOID. “The chemistry between me and Matt is unique and flawless very rare in today’s music. We are the murdering evil version of Lennon and McCartney.” says Abruscato.
Brown adds, “Sal asked me if I would help to take these songs to the next level. I took on this project for my friend, to find some closure in rough times. The music is just an extension of our friendship and our passion for creativity.”
The album artwork was done by Sam Shearon aka Mr. Sam, who has previously done work for Rob Zombie, Fear Factory and Cradle of Filth to name a few, and features a 20 page booklet with artwork for each individual song. Additionally, the Double LP version will feature a never before heard bonus track called “Pick Up Truck”.
To top that all off, Life of Agony’s Keith Caputo lent background vocals to four tracks and Lou Reed’s saxophonist Ulrich Krieger guests on “Die Alone”. Bobby Hambel from Biohazard – who also plays with the band live – played the guitar leads on three tunes.
APHND is also a force to be reckoned with live, with shows and festivals already planned in both the U.S. and Europe. Alongside Sal, Matt and Bobby, the live line-up places Type O and Seventh Void drummer Johnny Kelly behind the kit, and Eric Morgan on bass.
“This is my pinnacle creation, the best album I have ever done.” commented Sal. And after listening, most people are tending to agree.
LIVE – Line Up:
Sal Abruscato (Life Of Agony), Guitar & Vocals
Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Seventh Void), Drums
Bobby Hambel (Biohazard), Guitar
Matt Brown (Supermassiv, Seventh Void), Guitar
Eric Morgan, Bass
Guests:
Keith Caputo (Life Of Agony) – background vocals
Ulrich Krieger (Lou Reed) – saxophone on “Die Alone”
Bobby Hambell (Biohazard) – additional guitars
Full Metal Jackie Radio is two hours of fist pounding metal, hosted by renowned metal radio personality Full Metal Jackie (FMQB Metal Host of the Year, four time winner!), featuring regular interviews with many of metal’s biggest names, past and present. The show is syndicated on over 40 stations nationwide. Visit www.fullmetaljackieradio.com for more details, and a list of stations carrying the show.
“As gratitude to a legion of dedicated fans who have always loved Peter more than he loved himself we are releasing a Limited Edition Memorial Shirt in memory of Peter Steele’s legacy & contributions to the music world. 1.4.1962 – 4.14.2010″ – the Ratajczyk family – Check out more about this shirt here: The Wicked Store.
In Memoriam of Peter Steele on April 14h 2011 you can listen to Claudio give homage to the man of Steele either via the radio on RADIO LORA 95.7 MHz (air Zurich) or online at http://lora.ch/programm/webradio
Here is what Claudio had to say to me about this show:
“For 25 years Peter’s music inspired me through ups and downs so to thank him and bid farewell I decided to make a 6hrs Radioshow with Peters Music. (At the end there will be another 1.5 hrs TON w/o commentaries)
The Radio show is listenable on the Web (see the link on the Flyer)
I’m doing this as a fan so I don’t get any money from it, but will lose my sleep and will have to take a day off at work…
The only thing is that I will speak in Swiss German,but it will be not much.”
Here is the flyers in both English and German. Pass on the flyer & word if you can and join in on listening to the show.
This website has been around for a long time. Since the passing of Peter Steele, I think it would be a sin to delete this site. So the long and short of it is, any news I have on any of the past band members of Type O Negative I am going to post about on here when I have the time. :-)
Hope you all are stayin' negative out there! - Carrie
