Type O Negative - Black No. | 1 (little Miss Scare -all) [official Video]

At over 6'8", frontman Peter Steele is famously shown wielding an upright double bass like a standard guitar, emphasizing his formidable physical presence.

The official video, directed by , was instrumental in defining the band’s visual identity.

Peter Steele wrote the entire song in his head while waiting in a three-hour line to dump 40 cubic yards of waste at a marine transfer station during his job with the NYC Parks Department. At over 6'8", frontman Peter Steele is famously

"You wanna go out 'cause it's raining and blowing / You can't go out 'cause your roots are showing" . 🎹 Musical Easter Eggs

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 "You wanna go out 'cause it's raining and

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 lyrics are a sarcastic ode to a former girlfriend—a "stereotypical goth girl" who was obsessed with her own image. 🖋️ Lyrical Origins: From Garbage Trucks to Goth

"Black No. 1" refers to a popular shade of black hair dye frequently used in the goth subculture.