Venom revealed on social media that founder and bassist Cronos, has died.In the post the band writes:>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>VENOMhttps://metalinjection.net/news/venom-founder-cronos-dead-at-63https://www.instagram.com/venom_band_official/p/Dd9Mx-ZCIay/
>>131710494F
i dont even like venom but thats sad, RIP
Welcome to hell
>>131710494It's like five 9/11s happening all at once
>>131710494Damn, F
OOOOUUURGGHHHHH BLAKKK MEDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLRest in power, master
>>131710494He was only 63. just a kid. Time to listen to the entire at war with satan again.
Sticky NOW
how the fuck did this occur? he wasn't sick and he's in good shape. Suicide? contrary to zoomer beliefs 63 isn't exactly on deaths doorstep as far as ages go.
>>131710494Nooooo, STICKY NOW JANNY
>>131710494Sticky.Didn't Tom Araya piss on him when he was asleep and then he woke up and kicked Tom's ass lmao.
>>131710494time to fire up the trilogy tonight
STICKY YOU USELESS JANNIE FUCKSHAIL CRONOS
I was listening to Black Metal the other moment
F
>>131710494Venom were the real originators of metal not Burzum.
>>131710494FSTICKY THIS NOWSpinning these in memoriam:https://youtu.be/3qbwnDd5yOohttps://youtu.be/xNbWiXv5Fdchttps://youtu.be/3KjwjuS5ig8
>>131710494F, this hits way harder than Ozzy dying
>>131710494RIP legendI feel like most discussions around Venom are always about whether they 'started' black metal or not. But I think they just embodied 'metal' at its puresthttps://youtu.be/RV2lpMDQ0dE
https://youtu.be/_-dvU7RQ6bo
>>131710494>dead at 63it’s sad when they go young like that
>>131710858WHEN THEY GO?!
>>131710494F, he's with Satan now
>>131710494Massive fuckin' influence on extreme metalWhatever shitty obscure band demos from the armpit of Europe you kvltkiddies listen to these days, they were blasting VENOM way before you were even inside your mom's cunt
>>131710599>>131710655>>131710808nobody knows or cares who he is except decrepit geezers
What are the easiest Venom songs to learn on the guitar?
RIP his vocals were unique and had their own style. I've heard a demo with the first Venom vocalist and they sounded like a clone of Motörhead.
>>131710494Vax status?
>>131711073Don't Burn the Witch
>>131711180Thanks.
mods won't sticky this because it's not some dime a dozen rapper
>no stickyPathetic.
STICKY THIS SHIT AAAAAAAAAA
I'm not giving this nobody a sticky.
What other bands sound like the golden era of Venom?>>131710547>OOOOUUURGGHHHHH BLAKKK MEDDOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLmao, accurate.
>>131711511Celtic frosts to mega therion sounds kinda similar
>>131711511Not metal but give Amebix' debut "Arise" a try.Both bands knew of each other at the time.
>>131710494Mods, sticky this NOW!F
>>131710494See you in Hell.
>>131711111
Dammit. He wasnt my favorite but his contribution to the band is undeniableWonder how mantas and abbadon are feeling. Probably some relief lol
RIP
The Gods of Rock n Roll better get a sticky!
>>131710560What 63 year old would kill themselves? Unless he had some terminal disease or was about to go to prison for some child-sex crime, and simply wanted to avoid suffering, I can't imagine living that long and then suddenly giving up. I guess old people occasionally commit suicide, but... Usually they're actively dying anyway.
RIP father of Black Metal
>>131710830great picture. you know exactly what year it's from?
>>131710560Believe it or not people can just suddenly die like that. Heart attacks and shit
RIP, mods sticky ts right now
>>1317117341984
>>131710560He looked rough in new pictures tbf
Is there anything more evil than Buried Alive?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNm3B6A3nck
Cronos was so cool
>>131710494vaxx status?
>>131712033>He looked rough in new pictures>newNigga he was always ugly. And thats okBut i get what you mean. Didnt age too gracefully though it looks like he was ripped. Maybe too much excercise?
>>131710494Infernal hails F
>>131710494I always wondered if he was half-chinese or something. There was always something very Asian about him, you can even hear it coming through his vocals from time to time.RIP
>>131712140Like Jimmy Page he sold his soul to the devil who made him chink
>>131710494FLay down your souls to the gods rock & roll!
HAILS TO A LEGENDMods fucking despise metal they only make stickies for gay ass dad rock and rap shit.
>>131710494LIVE LIKE AN ANGEL DIE LIKE A DEVILGOT A PLACE IN HELL RESERVED FOR ME
>>131712033Alreet
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>>131711576Thanks. It sounds kinda similar indeed; a bit more polished production-wise perhaps.>>131711583What a curious band/album. Not enjoyed it at all, most songs sound extremely similar and feel slow. But at least I know a bit more today, so thanks.
>>131710494Requiescat in pace.
