Venom Frontman Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Passes Away at 63
Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the iconic frontman of the British heavy metal band Venom, has died at 63. His passing was announced on the band’s social media and reported by The Guardian; no cause of death was provided.
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Oct 1, 2026 2:42pm PT
Venom Frontman Conrad ‘Cronos’ Lant Dies at 63
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Conrad “Cronos” Lant, the frontman for the legendary Northern British heavy metal band Venom , has died, according to a post on the band’s social media sites and the Guardian. No cause of death was cited; he was 63.
“For more than four decades, Conrad’s voice, bass and vision were at the heart of Venom,” reads a statement from the band. “He created something that changed heavy music for ever. Venom never followed the rules. They forged their own path. And Conrad was there at the centre of it all — uncompromising, fearless and unmistakable.”
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_Originally reported by [Variety Music](https://variety.com/2026/music/news/venom-cronos-dead-lant-1236897114/)._
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