The demise of Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, the frontman of the UK heavy metal band Venom, has left a gap in the metal genre. At the age of 63, Lant's impact to the band have been acknowledged by both the band and the broader music community. The announcement of his death has sent a surge in tributes from his bandmates. Various sources, including The Guardian, Loudwire, BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Ultimate Guitar, and Variety, have confirmed the news. Lant's work with Venom will live on through the band's future efforts.