Coming Full Circle: The Past Is Back
For 30 years now, Krokus has been Switzerland's most successful rock export. No other band sells albums from its back catalogue like Krokus.
They've written music history, celebrated "real rock'n'roll", enjoyed the highs and mastered the lows!
Now the original Krokus line-up is back to enjoy its second spring: Hoodoo is the title of the rock legends' powerful comeback album - their first in over 20 years.
From the small Swiss town of Solothurn, the band catapulted itself and its incomparable brand of straight hard rock right to the top of the music world.
1980 saw the band set out to conquer America, Canada and England, quickly consolidating its reputation as a strong, no-nonsense live band. Soon they were part of unforgettable headline tours and on the same bill as incredible bands like AC/DC, Van Halen, Quiet Riot, Ted Nugent, Judas Priest, Motorhead and many, many more. These were wild times, full of big adventures, which saw the band not only going gold and platinum in the U.S. and Canada, but also being made honorary citizens of Memphis, Tennessee.
Following this triumphant tour of North America, Krokus became the first Swiss band ever to sell out the legendary "Hallenstadion" in Zurich.
In total, Krokus has notched up 10 top-selling albums worldwide and a "Diamond Award" for selling over 1 million records in Switzerland alone.
In 2008, the band celebrated an incredible comeback with a reunion concert in Berne's "Stade De Suisse". No less than 10,000 delighted fans came and witnessed the most astonishing comeback in the history of Swiss rock.
Encouraged by this sustained success and how much they love to play, the band made the most of the flames burning inside and went straight back to the studio to record. They spent two years creating a fiery new album that is sure to become a classic.
LINE - UP:
Marc Storace
lead vocals
Chris Von Rohr
bass, vocals
Fernando Von Arb
guitar, vocals
Mark Kohler
guitar
Freddy Steady
drums
Marc:
At last we are back with a real, fresh rock album that will really make an impression. Strong songs, strongs riffs, brilliant sound. This time, we've got everything right and we can't wait to get these songs on stage. I am more than happy.
Chris:
For me, as producer, the big challenge was to create the perfect combination of song quality, the fire of the 'metal rendez-vous era', and the power and feeling of today. It was a long journey, but it was certainly worth it.
Fernando:
All those who have been waiting for a classic, pure hard rock album will really get what they want. Get ready to rock!