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https://www.decibelmagazine.com/2026/10/01/venom-frontman-conrad-cronos-lant-passes-away-at-63/ Conrad Thomas Lant, known worldwide in metal as Cronos, was the bassist, vocalist, and founder of Venom. He was born on January 15, 1963, in Kensington, London, and grew up in Newcastle, where he fully immersed himself in heavy metal from a very young age. Around 1979, he adopted the name Cronos and played guitar in a band called Guillotine, where he met Jeffrey Dunn, the future Mantas, and together with Abaddon they formed what would be Venom. With Venom, he recorded the albums that shaped the extreme metal. Welcome To Hell from 1981 and Black Metal from 1982 gave the genre its plan and even its name. It was a mix of a raspy voice, distorted bass, bullet belt, and a satanic aesthetic that would later be copied by everyone. He left the group in 1987, returned in 1995, and remained at the forefront for over four decades, completing twelve albums, the last one Into Oblivion already in 2026. The band itself defined him when it announced his death: for over four decades, his voice, his bass, and his vision were the heart of Venom. He died on October 1, 2026, at the age of 63, a news that Venom confirmed on Thursday on its social networks. The metal world said goodbye to him as one of its most influential figures, because that raw and dangerous sound of Venom traveled around the world and awakened musicians like James Hetfield, Tom Gabriel Warrior, and the entire generation that would later create black metal in Scandinavia.
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Rick should have beat his ass right then and there.
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TJV started following PSA: Diablo HSH - Metallic Deep Purple (No Affiliation)
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looking at a Sunburst, odd headstock repair?
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I have a Special with a glue-only headstock repair. It has no problems. Even if that Sunburst looks rough it can still be a great player. -
The fact it wasn’t the price, but the buyer’s fee and the shipping price made you draw the line earns you a respectful tip of the cap, Matt. 😂 But seriously, you are right. Ridiculous.
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Shishkov Ultimate— $5,200 Shipped
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Shishkov Ultimate— $5,200 Shipped
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looking at a Sunburst, odd headstock repair?
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I have not made the trek to check it out. -
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DavidE started following Shishkov Ultimate— $5,200 Shipped
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After much consideration and a decision to significantly reduce my collection, I’ve decided to let go of this incredible Shishkov Ultimate #0011. I’m the second owner, and the guitar is in exceptional condition—I can’t find a single mark on it. Everything is 100% original to the guitar. Weight: 7.6 lbs Neck: Chunky profile Neck thickness: 0.95" at 1st fret / 0.98" at 12th fret Condition: Excellent / near-mint Originality: All original A truly special instrument that deserves a great home. Serious inquiries only.
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So I suppose in my case: I have no technique, and therefore, NO FLAWS !🤣👍👏☮️
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Gary Moore's 1959 Les Paul Tone In A Pedal
Saul Goodman replied to Saul Goodman's topic in Hamer Fan Club Messageboard
Yeah, I didn't think you would be able to do it, @RobB. -
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Yes they were! Quite a while ago (25 years?) I bought a used Stewart Audio World 1.6 power amp, that was a pretty early 'lightweight' rack amp, it worked great for PA or bass guitar. It's sitting in a case 'just over there' in case I need it. I haven't used it in a year or two, and for a long time before that -
Gary Moore's 1959 Les Paul Tone In A Pedal
Saul Goodman replied to Saul Goodman's topic in Hamer Fan Club Messageboard
Do it. Record it. Let us hear it.