# Surviving Type O Negative Members Offered “A Lot of Money” to Perform Again

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/surviving-type-o-negative-members-offered-a-lot-of-money-to-perform-again/
- Published: 2026-11-09T18:11:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T20:12:27+00:00
- Original publisher: Consequence
- Original article: https://consequence.net/2026/11/type-o-negative-offered-lot-of-money/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Type O Negative were offered money for a one-off performance.
- Kenny Hickey says a reunion is logistically difficult.
- A future tribute remains possible but uncertain.

## Summary

Type O Negative’s surviving members have received an offer to perform once under the band’s name, but guitarist Kenny Hickey says a reunion is not currently feasible. His comments matter to fans hoping to hear the band’s music live again, as he describes substantial practical and musical challenges.

Hickey said rebuilding the show would mean relearning the music, creating its visual production and finding someone who could perform Peter Steele’s vocals and bass parts convincingly. Steele died aged 48 in 2010, and keyboard player Josh Silver has shown little interest in tribute performances or reunions. Hickey said a future tribute might be possible if it could be organised and made viable, though he does not expect it to happen.

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