At over 6'8", frontman Peter Steele is famously shown wielding an upright double bass like a standard guitar, emphasizing his formidable physical presence.
Steele originally wanted to make the video "funny and stupid" out of insecurity. Upon seeing Mayhew’s serious, brooding cut, he was moved to tears of gratitude, saying it showed him as he truly was. 🖋️ Lyrical Origins: From Garbage Trucks to Goth Clubs At over 6'8", frontman Peter Steele is famously
While mostly black and white, there is a subtle moment during the breakdown where Steele’s eyes appear olive green in a close-up. 🖋️ Lyrical Origins: From Garbage Trucks to Goth
The main riff is inspired by the campy groove of The Munsters theme, and the piano part roughly eight minutes into the album version is a nod to The Addams Family . The song’s creation is as eccentric as its subject matter
Mayhew drew inspiration from Anne Rice’s Interview With The Vampire , specifically the image of a vampire leaning from deep shadows into the light to create a sense of primal fear.
The song’s creation is as eccentric as its subject matter.