Type O Negative - Black No. 1 (little Miss Scare -all) [official Video] May 2026

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

While the music video uses a ~4:30 radio edit, the original album version on Bloody Kisses is a monolithic 11 minutes and 14 seconds long, mimicking the epic, slow-burn time scale of gothic literature. 🧟 Legacy as a "Halloween Anthem"

Despite being written as a satirical jab at "mall goths" and performative darkness, the goth community embraced the song as their own. It remains a staple on Halloween playlists due to its references to , Lily Munster, and "loving the dead". "Black No

The song’s creation is as eccentric as its subject matter.

The official video, directed by , was instrumental in defining the band’s visual identity. 🧟 Legacy as a "Halloween Anthem" Despite being

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

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 official video, directed by , was instrumental

While mostly black and white, there is a subtle moment during the breakdown where Steele’s eyes appear olive green in a close-up.

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