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Cronos, Venom's Fearless Frontman, Dead at 63
1 Oct
Summary
- Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, founding member of Venom, passed away.
- Venom's 1981 'Welcome to Hell' and 1982 'Black Metal' albums inspired genres.
- Lant's final performance with Venom was in July at Italy's Luppolo in Rock festival.
Conrad "Cronos" Lant, a foundational figure in extreme metal and the frontman for Venom, has passed away at the age of 63. His death was confirmed by his bandmates and family, who remembered him for his "uncompromising, fearless" artistry.
Lant co-founded Venom in the late Seventies, and their early albums, particularly 1981's "Welcome to Hell" and 1982's "Black Metal," are widely credited with inspiring the development of black metal, thrash, and other heavy music subgenres. His raw energy and stage presence became legendary.
Venom released 16 full-length albums throughout their career, with their most recent being "Into Oblivion" this year. The band's final live performance with Cronos took place in July at the Luppolo in Rock festival in Cremona, Italy.
Lant's son, Nathan, expressed gratitude to Venom's dedicated fanbase, known as the "Legions," for their enduring support. He affirmed that Cronos's music and legacy will continue to live on, ensuring that "the legend of Cronos will never die."
