KREATOR Frontman On PETER STEELE's Death: 'This Is A Black Day For Music'

Mille Petrozza, vocalist/guitarist of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR, has released the following statement regarding the passing of TYPE O NEGATIVE frontman Peter Steele:

"Peter Steele was one of my all-time favourite musicians ever!

"I've only met him once briefly and he was just the nicest guy!

"CARNIVORE's 'Retalliation' and all TYPE O NEGATIVE albums have been a huge influence on my creativity.

"This is a black day for music!

"Rest in peace, Peter."