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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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Black Friday is generating buzz among music fans as Record Store Day unveils its special edition releases. Loudwire has published a list of 2026 Record Store Day Black Friday exclusives for rock and metal fans, while in Canada, Exclaim! reports Billy Talent and Barenaked Ladies lead the Record Store Day Canada Black Friday lineup. Collectors are eyeing limited pressings ahead of the shopping event.
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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.
- 4Metallica's James Hetfield kisses fiancee on big screen at Raiders game●# TheMetalDogArticleList # Loudwire Metallica's Hetfield Kisses Fiancee on Big Screen at Raiders Game https:// loudwire.
Metallica frontman James Hetfield appeared on the stadium big screen at a Las Vegas Raiders game, where he was shown kissing his fiancee, Andriana Gillett. Loudwire reported on the moment, which quickly drew attention from metal fans online. It is a rare public glimpse of Hetfield's personal life following his 2022 divorce, and fans reacted warmly to seeing the frontman in good spirits.