Cronos was born on January 15, 1963 in Newcastle, England as Conrad Lant.
Vocalist and bassist for the metal band Venom.
He joined Venom in 1979, left the band in 1987, but came back in 1995.
Originally he was the guitarist when Venom first started. In 1980 he became bassist and vocalist for the band.
Appeared as guest vocalist for Enthroned on "Towards the Skullthrone of Satan", on Hammerfall's "Chapter V: Unbent, Unbowed, Unbroken" (Knights of the 21st Century) and on the Probot CD. He also did backing vocals on Cradle of Filth's "Dusk and Her Embrace" (Haunted Shores) and Massacre's "Inhuman Condition".
Has a brother Anthony Lant, also known as Antton, who is a drummer. He joined Venom from 2000 to 2009.
Was actually born in East London but grew up in Tyne & Wear.