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A sad day....a great, great album!

David Parker | burlington, vermont United States | 04/16/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just had to write having heard of the passing of Type O's Peter Steele. I'm in shock and dismay, and probably more upset by his death than any other artist in recent memory. A lot of that is due to this very album, the masterpiece called "October Rust". Since it's release in 1996, it has remained my Number One Favorite album of the last fourteen years. And I've heard a LOT of music over those years. This, their finest moment, transcends mere heavy-metal. Or hard rock. Or goth. Or alternative. It's all of those, but so much more. I can't think of any other album that still sends little shivers down my spine when I play it. The voice of the Man himself, the songwriting, the performances - it puts all other similar bands to shame. I still hear little bits and pieces in the background of these songs that I never heard before. And that's the beauty of this band. Being able to produce in his own studio meant Peter Steele could tinker and play with the songs for as long as he wanted. And he did. The results are an album that simply transports you into its own universe. Very little "metal" can ever be called beautiful, but this album is gothic beauty in spades. There's only a few bands I can think of who have created their own musical world - Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, The Cure and Depeche Mode come to my mind, and of course, Type O Negative. If you've heard all the R.I.P.s' and accolades over the last few days, and have never heard this album, do yourself a favor. Then try the rest, all masterpieces in their own right. But this was the zenith of Peter Steele's writing and producing abilities. A true genius has left us, and I am so sad. No more Type O albums?? Tears well up as I write. I feel like.....a death in the family."

RIP Peter Steele 1962-2010

hardyboyzfan | Ohio | 04/17/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A true legend is no more. Reading on all the metal websites and other musicians writing what Peter meant to them, makes me emotional. Every one said what a great guy he was, and that speaks volumes. Very few people can have everyone they knew say such positive things about them. I can't imagine knowing someone for 37 yrs and then suddenly lose them (Josh Silver in his statement on their site). Reading Sal Abruscato's statement, the tears just flowed. Honestly, their all I can listen to and hearing them just makes me emotional. I'm glad I got to see them in concert 2xs. Excellent concerts in 2007 & 2008. Went to the Jagermeister tour just to see them for 30 minutes. Worth every penny. Undeniably underrated. I am saddened to the core.



RIP Peter Steele 1962-2010"

RIP Peter.

Brian Nallick | Mpls, MN | 04/15/2010

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just read today that Peter Steele has passed away.

October Rust was the only album of Type O's that I have purchased.

A great album from one of the most incredible frontmen in metal.

Be free and RIP Peter........."