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Venom frontman and godfather of black metal Cronos on his brilliantly bizarre double life
Best known as the godfather of black metal, Cronos is also a birdwatcher, a fitness instructor, a multimedia engineer, a pepperhead and a Kate Bush nut
"She leaned over and kissed me on me lips. My knees went." The day that black metal legend Cronos from Venom met Kate Bush
"What's not to love about Kate Bush?”
Beastie Boys disappointed to discover that Venom weren't a comedy band
Venom: unlikely heroes to the New York hardcore community
Metal Hammer's tracks of the week: April 17 2026
Black metal sax solos, wild prog metal symphonies and a new album from technocore masters Electric Callboy lead this week's best new metal songs
Metal Hammer tracks of the week: March 6, 2026
Skindred, Sevendust, Blackbraid and more have released scorching new singles – hear them all and vote for your favourite here
Debate: who are the greatest black metal band of all time?
From Mayhem to Emperor, black metal is full of fearless innovators, and we want you to tell us which band reign supreme
How heavy metal fell in love with the Devil
For as long as it’s existed, heavy metal has been obsessed with the Devil. We investigate why.
30 rock and metal songs that defined the 1980s
From AC/DC and Iron Maiden to Guns N’ Roses and Faith No More, this is the soundtrack to a decade
