Conrad Lant facts for kids
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Cronos
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Cronos performing with Venom in 2013
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| Birth name | Conrad Thomas Lant |
| Born | 15 January 1963 Kensington, London, England |
| Origin | Newcastle, England |
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| Years active | 1979–present |
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Conrad Thomas Lant (born 15 January 1963), better known by his stage name Cronos, is an English musician. He is famous for being the lead singer and bass player for the heavy metal band Venom. The band helped create new types of metal music, like thrash metal and speed metal.
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Cronos's Musical Journey
How It All Began
Before he was a famous musician, Conrad Lant played guitar in a few bands while he was in high school. In 1979, he joined a band called Guillotine. It was there he met guitarist Jeffrey Dunn, who later took the stage name Mantas.
A week before a show, the band's bass player quit. Instead of canceling, Cronos decided to learn how to play the bass guitar. The band then changed its name to Venom, and Cronos has been their bassist ever since. In 1980, the singer also left. Cronos stepped up to become the lead vocalist, making Venom the powerful three-person group it became known as.
Getting a Record Deal
After finishing school, Cronos worked at a recording studio. He convinced his bosses to start a record label for rock music called Neat Records. This was a big step for local rock bands.
The members of Venom couldn't afford to pay for studio time. So, Cronos made a deal. He would work extra hours for free. In exchange, the band could use the studio when it was empty. He sent demo tapes of Venom's music to magazines. A writer for Sounds magazine liked their songs and wrote about them. This got the attention of Neat Records, which then agreed to release Venom's first single.
Designing the Venom Logo
Cronos was also a talented artist. He designed the famous Venom logo and the artwork for their albums and singles. He wanted to use a symbol called the Sigil of Baphomet but decided to create his own unique version. He drew it over and over until it was perfect. The logo changed and improved over the years, and Cronos still designs new versions for the band.
A Career with Venom and Beyond
In 1988, Venom took a break. Cronos started a solo career and worked with other bands. He even helped produce albums for other musicians.
In 1995, Cronos got the original members of Venom back together. They performed at a huge music festival in 1996. The band tried to keep the original lineup, but it was difficult. They released the album Resurrection in 2000, which fans and critics liked.
A few years later, Cronos had a serious climbing accident. He was unable to play music for almost two years. To keep busy, he learned about computers and video game programming. He became skilled in 3D design and worked for tech companies.
Venom's Return and Recent Years
Around 2003, Cronos was ready to bring Venom back. He found new members and began rehearsing. In 2006, they released the album Metal Black and went on a successful world tour.
Cronos has also worked with other famous musicians. He appeared on a project by Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters called Probot. He also sang on a song for the band HammerFall.
Since 2009, Venom has had a steady lineup with Cronos, Rage on guitar, and Dante on drums. They have toured all over the world and released several albums together. These include Fallen Angels (2011), From the Very Depths (2015), and Storm the Gates (2018).
Discography
With Venom
- Welcome to Hell (1981)
- Black Metal (1982)
- At War with Satan (1984)
- Possessed (1985)
- Eine kleine Nachtmusik (1986)
- Calm Before the Storm (1987)
- Cast in Stone (1997)
- Resurrection (2000)
- Metal Black (2006)
- Hell (2008)
- Fallen Angels (2011)
- From the Very Depths (2015)
- Storm the Gates (2018)
With Cronos
- Dancing in the Fire (1990)
- Rock n' Roll Disease (1991)
- Venom (Cronos compilation album) (1995)
- Hell to the Unknown (2006, anthology release)
Other Appearances
- Pure Filth by Warfare (1984)
- Mayhem ... Mayhem by Warfare (1986)
- Inhuman Condition by Massacre (1992)
- Dusk... and Her Embrace by Cradle of Filth (1996)
- Probot by Probot (2004)
- Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken by HammerFall (2005)
See also
In Spanish: Conrad Lant para niños
