BREAKING NEWS: Annette Ratajczyk, Sister of Peter Steele, Reveals Hard Drive Containing Unreleased Music — Posthumous Album in the Works
May 28, 2025 — Brooklyn, NY
In a shocking revelation that has sent waves through the gothic metal and alternative music communities, Annette Ratajczyk, the sister of late Type O Negative frontman Peter Steele, has announced that she is in possession of a hard drive filled with unreleased songs recorded by her brother prior to his death in 2010.
Speaking exclusively to The Brooklyn Beat, Ratajczyk stated that the hard drive contains dozens of unreleased demos, completed tracks, and alternative versions of songs that span Steele’s solo sessions as well as unreleased Type O Negative material believed to be from as far back as the World Coming Down and Life Is Killing Me eras.
“Peter was always recording — at home, in the studio, on his own time,” said Ratajczyk. “After all these years, I finally had the courage to go through his old equipment. What I found was staggering — it’s like he never stopped creating.”
According to sources close to the family, Annette is now in talks with a respected independent distribution label to begin work on curating and professionally mastering the recordings. The planned project is set to be a posthumous album that will feature Peter Steele’s signature haunting vocals, deeply introspective lyrics, and brooding instrumentation — a return to form that fans have long been yearning for.
While no release date has been confirmed, the project is expected to surface in late 2025 or early 2026, with a possible vinyl and digital deluxe edition in the works.
Fans and musicians alike have taken to social media in an outpouring of support and excitement. Longtime friend and collaborator Kenny Hickey (guitarist of Type O Negative) commented cryptically on Instagram: “Some ghosts refuse to stay quiet. Stay tuned.”
Peter Steele, born Petrus Thomas Ratajczyk, passed away in 2010 at the age of 48, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work with Type O Negative and an enduring influence on the gothic and doom metal genres. His deep baritone voice and introspective lyricism earned him a cult following and a revered status in the rock community.
Annette emphasized her commitment to honoring her brother’s legacy with the utmost respect:
“Peter’s fans meant everything to him. He poured his soul into this music. This release isn’t just for his legacy — it’s for everyone who’s ever been moved by his voice.”
More details, including tracklists and collaborations (if any), are expected to be revealed in the coming months. For now, fans are left in eager anticipation of what could be one of the most poignant releases in recent rock history.
