03/10/2026
A TITAN HAS FALLEN!
Around 1983, an older friend played me a cassette tape with a mix of different music. That was the first time I ever heard Venom. It was a compilation, and Venom immediately stood out as the most extreme thing I had ever heard. There were also bands like Mercyful Fate and Tank on that tape, which instantly caught my attention.
That same friend had just bought a VHS player, and it didn’t take long before he got his hands on various music videos. Suddenly, I was completely blown away.
I believe it was footage from Venom’s 1982 EP that I saw for the first time. I was in absolute shock. The attitude, the stage presence, the darkness and sheer raw energy completely blew my mind — and I have been forever captivated by it.
I will be eternally grateful for what Cronos and Venom gave me. It was more than music. It was a gift that became a part of who I am — a gift I will carry with me until the day I die.
Thank you, Cronos.
Rock In Peace. 🤘
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