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A Loudwire report says Venom's co-founder has paid tribute to Cronos, the band's iconic frontman, 'despite their turbulent history'. Searches combining Cronos, Venom and 'death' have surged in the UK and Canada, pushing the story into trending charts. The tribute comes amid speculation about the metal singer's condition, though fans note the longtime tension between the former bandmates makes the gesture especially striking.
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Conrad 'Cronos' Lant, the longtime frontman of the influential British heavy metal band Venom, has died at the age of 63, according to a statement released by the band and reported by Loudwire. Lant was the bassist and vocalist behind the band that helped shape black and thrash metal. Fans and musicians have been reacting to the news.