Peter Steele quotes

Peter Steele was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, bassist, and songwriter for the gothic metal band Type O Negative. His deep voice and dark, romantic lyrics made a significant impact on the metal and gothic music scenes. He is remembered for his unique presence, witty humor, and influential contributions to alternative music. Here are 45 of his quotes:

I think anyone who has an opinion, and voices it, will offend someone. (Peter Steele)

I used to try to run five miles every other day, which I worked up to and I was doing it, but I was subjected to my own thoughts for forty minutes without any sensory input, and I couldn't stand what I thought.

Peter Steele

I like to put on hardcore when I have to clean my apartment, which I hate to do, but it's motivational. I like old heavy metal when I'm outside working on my car. Music has definite functions for me.

Peter Steele

It's a funny thing, when you talk to God, you're religious, but when he talks to you, you're a psychopath.

Peter Steele

I hate the human race. Of course, therefore, I hate myself the most, because I am the least of the human race.

Peter Steele

This entire opus is respectfully dedicated to all those who have loved unconditionally only to have their hearts unanaesthetically ripped out: Base not your joy on the deeds of others, for what is given can be taken away. No hope = No fear.

Peter Steele

Hello, children of the Nazis!

Peter Steele

If I worked in a bank as a teller, there wouldn't be girls lined up outside of where I work when I'm done.

Peter Steele

Instead of slashing my wrists, I just write a bunch of really crummy songs.

Peter Steele

Yes, there are times when I get extremely depressed and how I sublimate those feelings is through music.

Peter Steele

I drink for the effect, because it loosens up the tongue a little bit. (Peter Steele)

I don't know what to say to that, but I have to agree with Johnny that, yeah, we do touch upon things that most men would rather not admit: That we feel pain, we cry, get sad and sometimes don't deal well with disappointment.

Peter Steele

I think I've changed a lot as a person.

Peter Steele

It seems to be that southern Europeans are just more intimate socially, whereas I like a lot of personal space - like, a mile from the nearest person is fine for me.

Peter Steele

I stay way from that area, and there's only so many songs you can write about love, sex and death.

Peter Steele

I feel that I've grown up a little bit and I'm actually ready to settle down.

Peter Steele

Sometimes, I write '60s or '80s style pop songs.

Peter Steele

Technically, at this point we're no longer with the label; we've fulfilled our contract.

Peter Steele

Finding fresh song topics can sometimes be quite difficult.

Peter Steele

One of the things I've always personally tried to stress with this band was to have some kind of visual aspect and to be consistent with it - like, not to change.

Peter Steele

I've always been very image prone, along the lines of bands like Black Sabbath and even Devo. (Peter Steele)

I think aerobics are great, of course, but it just bores me out of my mind.

Peter Steele

I also like to eat very much, so I like all different types of foods.

Peter Steele

So, I simply switched over to wine because it was not carbonated.

Peter Steele

I find that different types of music are good for certain activities.

Peter Steele

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Peter Steele

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Photo: Manuel Lino, CC BY-SA 2.0

Occupation: American Musician
Born: January 4, 1962
Died: April 14, 2010
Quotes count: 45
Wikipedia: Peter Steele

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