LIFE IS KILLING ME
"If God were suddenly condemned to live the life
which he has inflicted on men, he would kill himself"
-Alexander Dumas (1802-1870)
Produced by Silver/Steele
Engineered by Mike Marciano
Mixed by Mike Marciano and Josh Silver
Recorded an Mixed at Systems Two, Brooklyn, NY
Additional recording at Sty in the Sky, Brooklyn, NY - Engineered by Josh Silver
Additional recording and mixing by Peter Steele at Systems Two
Additional recording at Toben Project Studio, Brooklyn, NY
Masered by George Marino at Sterling Sound, New York, NY
A&R:Monte Conner

Kenny Hickey - Guitar and Vocals
Johnny Kelly - Drums and Vocals
Josh Silver - Keyboards and Vocals
Peter Steele - Vox, Bass, Guitar & Keys

Star, Tambura and Riyaz Box on track 3, Tambura and Riyaz Box on tracks 10 & 13
and lead guitar on track 7 recorded and played by Paul Bento
Tabla on track 3 played by Pandit Kinnar K. Seen
Backing vocals on track 5 by Sal Abruscato

Backing vocals by the Bensonhoist Lesbian Choir
The Bensonhoist Lesbian Choir appear courtesy of Loud and Queer Records
(thanks to Pat and Chris)

All songs decomposed by Peter Steele, published by Roadblock Music, Inc./
Pyromantic Publishing c/o BMG Songs, Inc. (ASCAP), except "Angry Inch"
composed by Stephen Trask, published by EMI April Music, Inc./so do my songs
(ASCAP). "Thir13teen" is pastime music from "The Munsters" television show,
composed by Jack Marshall, published by Universal Songs, Inc. (ASCAP).

Worldwide Representation: Mike "The Canadian" Renault for TBA Artist Management

Official website: www.typeonegative.net

Art Director and Cover Design: Peter Steele
Package Design: Rebecca Waterfall/Skouras Design
Photography: Daniel Moss
Creative Director: Lynda Kusnetz

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Type O Negative enjoys ruining the following equipment:
Mesa Boogie, Seymour Duncan, Washburn Guitars, Fernandez Instruments, Dean Markley Strings, DR Strings, Dunlop Guitar Picks, D'andria Plectrum Co., Peavey Electronics, Esh Instruments, Boss Pedals, Rotosound Strings, Pearl Drums, Fortune Snare Drums, Ahead Drumsticks, Attack Drumheads, DW Pedals, Drummers Workshop, Impact Drum Bags, LP Percussion, Slug Percussion, Paiste Cymbals, Korg, Beretta Firearms, K&K Sound, Tubeworks Amplification and The Susquahanna Hat Co.

Kenny has been forced to thank:
His goddamn wife Bonnie, his two pain-in-the-ass kids Megan and Aliya, the fuckin' band, all his friends who've grown fat and bald over the last five years, the AAA for keeping him sober, his mudda, his brudda, his grandsister, and last but not least, his lovely wife Leon. Also: Rob Timmons, Tien, Scott Uchida, David Lienhardt, Kellie Stoelting, Kat, Mark Abramson, Jamie Roberts, Lynda Kusnetz and John Watson. To my best friend Tommy Quinn: Goodbye and I'll love you forever.

Josh would like to thank humanity for living up to his expectations. Josh would like to thank Justine and Rebecca for far surpassing any and all expectations.

Johnny thanks:
My daughter Sophia Paige for yesterday, today & tomorrow - Daddy loves you, Anita - my wife support system, my family, Kenny, Peter & Josh, Steve and Morgan Prue, Mark & Marielle Abramson, Mike Farriss, Derek Wolford, Rick Grossman, Steve Riskin, Rich Mangicaro, Jim Bickley, Eric Behrenfield, Dale Flanagan, Karla & Dieter at K&K, Garrison, Kim Redi, Glenn Danzig, Howe Pyro, Todd Youth, Jerry Montano, Steve Buttermark, John DelGiorno & family, Sal Abruscato, Rob Traynor, Jay Chiari, Earl's Court, Borgo Pass, CompUSA - Edison, NJ, Peter Nyman, Ben Montes, Chris Nonn, Richmond County Mopar Club.

Peter sincerely appreciates [listed in no alphabetical, particular and/or emotional order]:
My Father and Mother, my five beautiful sisters [Annette, Barbara, Patricia, Pamela and Cathleen], my kids, Grizzelda, Weena, Tito Von Titus and Nikola Nicholas McNixon, Tony MechaGodzirra, Paul Bent-toe, Frank Ulysses, Dr. Benanti, P.O. Long, George Farkas Esq., LICR, Moby a/k/c Keith Lanueax-aahh (bass tech and best fiend), Phillip Anselmo [Panterrorist], Fred Gwynne from the Munsters - for cosmetic inspiration, Vinny and Electric Funeral Plant Studio, Vito LoCasio, John DeBlasio and Tony Scamati [RIP- I miss you] at NYC Dept. Of Parks and Recreation, Doug Crosby, PO Sherry Stein, PO Chris Brady, the few friends I have left at RR - Monte, Lynda, Mark A., Maria & Kathy [LA], Jim, Steve, Brian & Louanne at Wheelers (Sheepshead Bay), Tony P., Sal at Dimas Deli, Nico Bev and staff at Caraville Restaurant (Ave. M), Mike Renault, Jeff Peters and everyone else I've traumatized there, Dr. Montella [DVM] and the unfortunate person who'll soon be shoveling dirt onto me in my grave: I won't take it personally.

Type O Negative thanks [in no particular order]:
Jonass Nachsin, Monte Conner, Cees Wessels, Mark Abramson, Dave Loncao, Elias Chios, Maria Gonzales, Lou Mansdorf, Bob Johnsen, Hank Hakker, Joan Bolvin, Lynda Kusnetz, Ro Kohli, Kathy Meritt, Harlan Frey, Steve Prue, Jen Meola, Felix Sebacious, Ute Linhart, Mike Renault, Jeff Peters, Ian Sales, Emma Banks, John and John from Yavroyan & Nelsen Ltd., Joseph L. Sterling, Janco Trucking Ltd., Sam Ash Music (Brooklyn), Norm's Music (Brooklyn), Mike Marciano, Nancy & Joe Marciano, Pandit Kinnar K. Sean, Max "The Tushie" Ross - Systems II (Brooklyn), Dave Burger, Andrew Landers, Jen Kajzer, Tina (WSOU), Brigette Saar, Claudia Pajzderski, Paul Gargano, Pantera & crew. Fastlane Studios (Brooklyn).

Crew:
Mike Amato, Glen Kaufman, Mike "Wookie" McGwire, Andy Meyer, Billy Paige, Paul Leavitt, Moby Lanoux, Billy Kelly, John Inciarrano, John Watson, Jeremy Skoorka, Les "Son" Deal, Todd Santos, John Crawford, Doug Cook, Mike Nastasi, Jason Stlter, Pauly Parker, Chris "Crispy" Conrads, Josh Cutler, Mark "Jimmy Dean" Lewis, and Erick Celeiro.

T.O.N. respectfully dedicates this album to our fallen brother, Tommy Quinn.