Founded in 1974, this Swiss hard rock/heavy metal outfit changed their musical direction after attending an AC/DC concert. Later, in the mid-80s, they took a more commercial approach. The 1979 addition of vocalist Marc Storace, who sounded eerily like Bon Scott, heralded the start of a very successful period for the band, especially in North America. Albums such as ‘Metal Rendez-Vous’ (1980) and ‘One Vice at a Time’ (1982) are highlights in the band’s discography. Throughout the 90s Krokus kept recording new material but numerous personnel changes affected their output and their popularity waned due to the advent of grunge. Then in 2007 the most successful line-up got back together (with the exception of co-founder Tommy Kiefer, who died in 1986) and rekindled the fire. Their last albums to date, ‘Dirty Dynamite’ (2013) and ‘Big Rocks’ (2017), pack an even bigger punch than usual. When they played GMM2019 they were “on their farewell tour” but here they are, refreshed and ready to rock your balls off. Fans of low-down and dirty AC/DC-style rock will love Krokus. #GMM25
