Conrad Lant: key obituary facts
Is Conrad Lant dead? Yes. Conrad Lant died on October 1, 2026, at age 63.
Cause of death: Conrad Lant's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Conrad Lant known for?
He was a British metal vocalist and bassist.
More about Conrad Lant
Born: 15 January 1963.
Place of birth: London.
Gender: male.
Occupation: bassist, singer, composer, lyricist, guitarist, musician.
Nationality: United Kingdom.
Career began: 1979.
Also known as: Cronos, Conrad Thomas Lant.
Genres: Heavy metal, speed metal, thrash metal, first-wave black metal.
Occupations: Musician, songwriter.
Instruments: Vocals, bass.
Years active: 1979–2026.
Formerly of: Cronos.
Conrad Lant, the British metal singer and bassist known as Cronos and founder, vocalist and bassist of Venom, died on October 1, 2026, aged 63.
Born Conrad Thomas Lant in London on January 15, 1963, he began his career in 1979 and became identified with the heavy metal band he helped establish, while also working as a musician, songwriter and composer. Lant, who performed under the Cronos name, remained active across several strands of metal including speed metal, thrash metal and first-wave black metal, and was one of the genre’s better-known British figures.