Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, the founding frontman and bassist of the influential black metal band Venom, has died at the age of 63. Tributes have emerged from the metal community, including a live performance of Venom's 'In League With Satan' by Behemoth with Dimmu Borgir's Shagrath, and a cover of 'Countess Bathory' by Unleashed in Athens. Lant was known for his distinctive stage presence, including corpse paint and a flamboyant personal life, and played a central role in shaping Venom's legacy.