Notable Deaths

[open face surgery]

Mental. Any details?

Lay down your soul to the gods rock 'n' roll!!!!

[Trev]

Yeah, bit of a shock one, no details other than he passed away

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

fuckin hell, just saw myself. here's everything they posted:

IN MEMORIAM — CONRAD "CRONOS" LANT
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we share the news that Conrad "Cronos" Lant has passed away.
For more than four decades, Conrad's voice, bass and vision were at the heart of VENOM.
From the first dark rumblings of Welcome to Hell, through Black Metal, At War With Satan, Possessed and beyond, he created something that changed heavy music forever.
VENOM never followed the rules.
They forged their own path.
And Conrad was there at the centre of it all — uncompromising, fearless and unmistakable.
The Legions have always been an important part of VENOM. To everyone who stood with the band through the years, bought the records, came to the shows, wore the shirts, shared the music and kept the flame burning — Cronos was always grateful for your loyalty and support.
A message from Nathan, Conrad's son:
"I want to thank all of the Legions for all of the support you have given my dad over the years. I know he really appreciated you all. He has laid down his soul, and his music will live on. The legend of Cronos will never die."
His music will never die.
His voice will never fade.
And the legacy of VENOM will live on through the music he created and through the Legions around the world who continue to carry that flame.
Thank you, Conrad.
Thank you, Cronos.
Thank you for the music.
Thank you for the memories.
Our deepest love and condolences go to Nathan & Hel, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
REST IN PEACE, CONRAD
THE LEGEND LIVES ON
🖤
VENOM
#venom #cronos #blackmetal

[Born of Fire]

Only 64, I'd have thought he was in his 70s purely because it feels like Venom have been around forever.

[Circlepit]

That's a shock, all that drama over names and rights and it's all for nothing in the end.
Fuck sake.

[Pentagrimes]

Shock alright. R.i.P. fairly sure not one metal or punk band I like would have existed without Venom, and certainly seeing the videos on Monsters of Rock as a child absolutely changed things for me. It's awful that their legacy ended in the middle of a row over money.

[Paul keohane]

Can't say I was ever a big fan, but undoubtedly an influential character!
RIP.

[Giggles]

I won't say Rest in Peace because he's gonna burn in hell that's where he's gonna be 

[OpenSores]

Ah shite news, real shocker few tunes tonight!

[Barnacle Billy]

RIP Conrad Lant 

A big big influence in music...

[leatherface]

RIP , will be blasting 'Welcome To Hell ' tonight.  No age.  They are all dropping off now , all the legends. Who will replace them?. Can they ever be replicated.

[Sworntothecans]

Who will replace them?

Tony Dolan ringing multiple fest bookers
"Wey aye lad; did ya have Cronos booked, throwing me hat in the ring before Jeff calls"

[Eoin McLove]

No way. I only had Black Metal on the decks ov steel last weekend. 64 is no age. RIP.

[Thorn]

Yep, I had a live boot on the record player the other day too, that's one dude who ain't gonna rest in peace, he'll be raising hell forever.