MUSIC CHOICE Remembers PETER STEELE

April 15, 2010

Music Choice, the award-winning, multi-platform video and music network, is airing a special remembrance panel in memory of Peter Steele, TYPE O NEGATIVE singer/bassist, who died yesterday of an apparent heart failure. It will appear on Music Choice's "Metal" and "Retro Rock" audio channels, where the band is a core artist. "Black No. 1" and "Christian Woman" are staples on the channels.

For more information, visit www.musicchoice.com.

TYPE O NEGATIVE manager Mike Renault has confirmed to CBS News that Steele has died.

In an email, Renault said, "Peter passed away last night. As of now it appears to have been heart failure. That's all the details we have right now."

According to unconfirmed reports, Steele had been ill for days leading up to his death.

TYPE O NEGATIVE's web site left a message to their fans this morning around 5:15 a.m. It read, "The forums have been re-opened. Please play nice and expect statements from the band and family later today. Thank you for your understanding and support."

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