Krokus is a Swiss hard rock/heavy metal band formed in Solothurn in 1974. Reviews and contemporary sources mention founder Chris Von Rohr, vocalist Marc Storace (noted as Maltese) and guitarist Fernando Von Arb. Key albums discussed in reviews include Metal Rendez-vous (1980), Headhunter (1983) and the live Alive And Screamin' (1986). The band is frequently compared to AC/DC in style and vocal timbre.

Formed in Solothurn in 1974; debut album 'Krokus' released in 1976; 'Metal Rendez-vous' (1980) and 'Headhunter' (1983) are commonly cited as major works. The group is widely described as Swiss hard rock/heavy metal and often compared to AC/DC in contemporary commentary.

DeBaser reviews celebrate Krokus as a Swiss hard rock/heavy metal outfit with strong AC/DC echoes. Key records discussed are Metal Rendez-vous (1980), Headhunter (1983) and the live Alive And Screamin' (1986). Reviewers praise songwriting, live energy and Marc Storace's vocals.

For:Fans of classic hard rock, early 1980s heavy metal and NWOBHM-influenced bands.

 In conclusion, it’s one of the best live albums of the '80s, but above all, one of the best live Metal albums in general, that every self-respecting metalhead should own!

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 Overall, an excellent album, which in its sound certainly draws inspiration from the Young brothers' band, but has nothing to envy more well-known and overrated classic metal bands (Twisted Sister?????) that may still be inexplicably revered after so many years (Manowar????).

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 Recommended to all fans of genuine Hard Rock and classic Heavy Metal

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