Venom frontman Conrad Cronos Lant has died aged 63
Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, the vocalist and bassist for the British heavy metal band Venom, has died at the age of 63.
Band statement on his legacy
A statement from the group said his voice, bass playing and vision were at the heart of Venom for more than four decades. They described him as uncompromising, fearless and unmistakable while noting that he created something that changed heavy music forever.
His musical journey and impact
Lant joined the band originally named Guillotine at age 16 before it was renamed Venom. He started on guitar, switched to bass for his entire career, and later became the lead vocalist after a previous frontman left. His album Black Metal gave its name to one of the genre's most important subgenres.
Family background and early life
Born in Chelsea, London, Lant moved with his family to Newcastle when he was seven years old. He had two brothers who were also musicians, with one eventually joining Venom during the band's 21st-century period.
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