Richmond metal-punks, Bat, have unleashed their previously unreleased cover of Venom’s classic, “Live Like an Angel (Die Like a Devil).” Coming in tribute to the British legends’ late member, Cronos, it is now available as a digital single across various platforms. Check it out below.
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Conrad “Cronos” Lant, Venom Vocalist and Founding Force of Black Metal, Has Died at 63
Conrad “Cronos” Lant, vocalist, bassist, and founding creative force of Venom, died at age 63. The band confirmed his passing on October 1, 2026, via official social media. Our deepest condolences go out to his son Nathan, his family, and everyone whose life his music changed forever. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Left to Die – Initium Mortis
Literally meaning “The Beginning of Death”, Initium Mortis (Relapse Records), the debut album by Death Metal supergroup Left to Die revisits the early recordings of Floridian legends Death and gives them a 2026 makeover.

