Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant, frontman of UK heavy metal band Venom, dies aged 63
Summary
Conrad Lant, also known as Cronos, the lead singer and bassist of the British heavy metal band Venom, died at age 63. Venom was influential in creating the black metal subgenre and was known for its dark themes and fast, heavy music.Key Facts
- Conrad Lant was the frontman and bassist for the UK band Venom.
- He was known by his stage name Cronos and had a theatrical style involving satanic and dark themes.
- Venom started as the band Guillotine and released their first album, Welcome to Hell, in 1981.
- Their album Black Metal named and shaped the black metal music subgenre.
- Venom influenced many later metal bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.
- Lant also worked solo, trained as a fitness instructor, and had careers in computer engineering and graphic design.
- Venom continued making music and touring until recent years, with Lant involved until his death.
- No cause of death was announced.
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