Overview
- Venom announced Thursday that Conrad “Cronos” Lant has died at age 63 in a statement shared on the band’s official social media.
- The band posted a memorial message praising his role in Venom and his son Nathan thanked fans known as the Legions for their support.
- Cronos co‑founded Venom in 1978 and led the group through decades of line‑up changes while shaping the sound that helped name and influence black metal.
- He performed on many Venom records across the band’s catalog and appeared on their most recent album, Into Oblivion, released in May 2026.
- Officials have not released a cause of death or funeral plans, and coverage is now focused on his musical legacy and awaiting further family or band updates.