Conrad Lant, the British metal pioneer better known as Cronos, died on October 1, 2026, in London. He was 63. His death was confirmed by a family statement that did not specify a cause.
Lant’s passing leaves a void in the metal world that he helped shape since his career began in 1979. The founder, vocalist and bassist of Venom, Lant was instrumental in defining the sound of early heavy metal.