What is "krokus"

Krokus is a hard rock and heavy metal band from Switzerland. They enjoyed great success in North America during the 1980s.

Krokus was founded in Solothurn in 1975 by bassist (and original lead vocalist) Chris von Rohr and guitarist Tommy Kiefer. Former TEA vocalist Marc Storace joined the band as frontman in time for their Metal Rendez-vous album in 1979.

Krokus may refer to:

• Krokus (band), a hard rock/heavy metal band from Switzerland
  • Krokus (album), the self-titled debut album by Krokus
• Krokus (mythology), a companion of Hermes in Classical mythology

• Crocus, a genus of perennial flowering plants
• Chrocus, a 3rd-century Alamanni leader
• CROCUS, a nuclear reactor operated by the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne

Krokus (also known - by the band in particular - as First Album) is the self-titled first album by Swiss band Krokus. It was the only Krokus album to feature Hansi Droz and Remo Spadino. It is also the only Krokus album to show a progressive rock style. The album has become a collector's item since it was limited pressed (560 copies) and has never been reissued and is only available on the original vinyl.