Register Forgot login?

© 2002-2024
Encyclopaedia Metallum

Privacy Policy

Krokus - Photo

Krokus

Country of origin:
Switzerland
Location:
Solothurn
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1975
Genre:
Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Themes:
Metal, Sex, Society, Life
Current label:
Sony Music
Years active:
1975-2022, 2022-present
Krokus was founded by Peter Richard, Chris von Rohr, Tommy Kiefer and Remo Spadino. They began as a progressive rock band, but in the late '70s changed to their more recognized style after being heavily influenced by AC/DC.

Following their debut album, Krokus merged together with the band Montezuma in 1977, with Chris von Rohr switching from drums to lead vocals. Von Rohr then switched to ...
Current
Chris von Rohr Drums (1975-1977), Vocals (1977-1979), Bass (1979-1983, 1987-1989, 2008-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Inside, ex-Kaktus, ex-Platic Joint, ex-Scouts, ex-The Heavy's
Fernando von Arb Guitars (1976-2004, 2008-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Montezuma, ex-The Heavy's
Marc Storace Vocals (1979-1988, 1994-1996, 2002-2022, 2022-present)
See also: Biss, Marc Storace, ex-Warrior, ex-Amen, ex-Blue, ex-China, ex-Cinnamon Hades, ex-D/C World, ex-Deaf, ex-Eazy Money, ex-Stonehenge, ex-Stonehenge Union, ex-Tea, ex-The Boys
Mandy Meyer Guitars (1981, 2004-2007, 2012-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Unisonic, Gotus, ex-Ashton, ex-Asia, ex-BM Smith, ex-Cobra, ex-Gotthard, ex-House of Lords, ex-Katmandü, ex-Quarry, ex-Stealin Horses, ex-Van Zant
Mark Kohler Guitars (1982-1988, 1994-1996, 2008-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Steve Thomson Band (live)
Flavio Mezzodi Drums (2013-2022, 2022-present)
See also: Gotthard, ex-Felskinn, ex-Souls Revival
Past
Remo Spadino (R.I.P. 2010) Bass (1975-1976)
Tommy Kiefer Guitars (1975-1981), Vocals (1975-1977)
(R.I.P. 1986) See also: ex-Kaktus
Daniel Debrit Vocals (1975-1976)
Peter Richard Vocals (1975-1976)
Jürg Nägeli Bass (1976-1979), Keyboards (1978-1980)
See also: ex-Montezuma, ex-The Heavy's
Freddy Steady Drums (1976-1982, 1994-1996, 2008-2011)
See also: ex-Gianna Nannini, ex-Montezuma
Hansi Droz (R.I.P. 1999) Guitars (1976)
Henry Friez Vocals (1978-1979)
See also: ex-CGD Milano, ex-Henry Fries & The City Leaders, ex-Point, ex-Spotted Eagle, ex-Thunderbirds
Steve Pace Drums (1983)
See also: ex-Hydra, ex-Strange Brew, ex-Whitford St.James
Jeff Klaven Drums (1983-1986)
See also: ex-Cobra, ex-Royal Jelly
Patrick Mason Guitars (1983)
See also: ex-China, ex-Crown, ex-Fast Forward
Andy Tanas Bass (1984-1985)
See also: ex-Black Oak Arkansas
Tommy Keiser Bass (1985-1986)
See also: ex-Cruise Missile, ex-Cobra
Dani Crivelli Drums (1987-1989)
(R.I.P. 2013) See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, ex-Killer, ex-The Jackys
Björn Lodin Vocals (1988-1989)
See also: Lars Eric Mattsson, ex-Rainfall, ex-Six Feet Under, Baltimoore, ex-Bedlam, ex-Astral Groove, ex-BALLS, ex-Gathering Freak, ex-Moby Dick, ex-Netz, ex-Ready Steady, ex-Swedish Metal Aid, ex-Vision
Tony Castell Guitars (rhythm) (1989-1991, 1999), Bass (2002-2008)
See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, Gotus, ex-Crystal Ball
Many Maurer Guitars, Bass (1989-2000)
See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, ex-Headhunter, ex-Killer
Peter Haas Drums (1990-1992, 1999-2001)
See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, ex-Babylon Sad, ex-Calhoun Conquer, ex-Clockwork, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Poltergeist
Peter McTanner Vocals (1990-1992)
See also: ex-Bloody Six, ex-Headhunter, ex-Witchcraft, ex-Mr. Perfect, ex-The Heavy's
Cliff Rodgers Drums (1999)
Chris Lauper Guitars (1999)
Carl Sentance Vocals (1999-2001)
See also: Dario Mollo's Crossbones, Persian Risk, ex-Geezer Butler Band, ex-Persian Risk, ex-Power Project, ex-Tok-io Rose, Don Airey, Leading Star, Nazareth, ex-Tokyo Blade (live), ex-Tredegar, ex-Paul Chapman's Ghost
Marcel Kopp Drums (2000)
Dave Stettler Guitars (2000)
Patrick Aeby Drums (2002-2005)
See also: ex-Genocide, Gotus
Dominique Favez Guitars (2002-2007)
See also: ex-Rated X
Stefan Schwarzmann Drums (2006-2007)
See also: Pänzer, ex-Accept, ex-David Reece, ex-Helloween, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Paradox, ex-Running Wild, ex-U.D.O., ex-Voice, ex-Cronos Titan, ex-X-Wild, ex-Godiva (live), ex-Born Loosers, ex-Canberra, ex-Die Suicides
Past (Live)
Kosta Zafiriou Drums (2012-2013)
See also: ex-Pink Cream 69, ex-Place Vendome, ex-D.C. Cooper, ex-Kymera, ex-Unisonic, ex-Redline
Dani Löble Drums (2013)
See also: Helloween, ex-Glenmore, ex-Höllenhunde, ex-Salvation, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-Rawhead Rexx, ex-Element 58, ex-Gotthard (live)
Chris von Rohr Drums (1975-1977), Vocals (1977-1979), Bass (1979-1983, 1987-1989, 2008-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Inside, ex-Kaktus, ex-Platic Joint, ex-Scouts, ex-The Heavy's
Fernando von Arb Guitars (1976-2004, 2008-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Montezuma, ex-The Heavy's
Marc Storace Vocals (1979-1988, 1994-1996, 2002-2022, 2022-present)
See also: Biss, Marc Storace, ex-Warrior, ex-Amen, ex-Blue, ex-China, ex-Cinnamon Hades, ex-D/C World, ex-Deaf, ex-Eazy Money, ex-Stonehenge, ex-Stonehenge Union, ex-Tea, ex-The Boys
Mandy Meyer Guitars (1981, 2004-2007, 2012-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Unisonic, Gotus, ex-Ashton, ex-Asia, ex-BM Smith, ex-Cobra, ex-Gotthard, ex-House of Lords, ex-Katmandü, ex-Quarry, ex-Stealin Horses, ex-Van Zant
Mark Kohler Guitars (1982-1988, 1994-1996, 2008-2022, 2022-present)
See also: ex-Steve Thomson Band (live)
Flavio Mezzodi Drums (2013-2022, 2022-present)
See also: Gotthard, ex-Felskinn, ex-Souls Revival
Remo Spadino (R.I.P. 2010) Bass (1975-1976)
Tommy Kiefer Guitars (1975-1981), Vocals (1975-1977)
(R.I.P. 1986) See also: ex-Kaktus
Daniel Debrit Vocals (1975-1976)
Peter Richard Vocals (1975-1976)
Jürg Nägeli Bass (1976-1979), Keyboards (1978-1980)
See also: ex-Montezuma, ex-The Heavy's
Freddy Steady Drums (1976-1982, 1994-1996, 2008-2011)
See also: ex-Gianna Nannini, ex-Montezuma
Hansi Droz (R.I.P. 1999) Guitars (1976)
Henry Friez Vocals (1978-1979)
See also: ex-CGD Milano, ex-Henry Fries & The City Leaders, ex-Point, ex-Spotted Eagle, ex-Thunderbirds
Steve Pace Drums (1983)
See also: ex-Hydra, ex-Strange Brew, ex-Whitford St.James
Jeff Klaven Drums (1983-1986)
See also: ex-Cobra, ex-Royal Jelly
Patrick Mason Guitars (1983)
See also: ex-China, ex-Crown, ex-Fast Forward
Andy Tanas Bass (1984-1985)
See also: ex-Black Oak Arkansas
Tommy Keiser Bass (1985-1986)
See also: ex-Cruise Missile, ex-Cobra
Dani Crivelli Drums (1987-1989)
(R.I.P. 2013) See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, ex-Killer, ex-The Jackys
Björn Lodin Vocals (1988-1989)
See also: Lars Eric Mattsson, ex-Rainfall, ex-Six Feet Under, Baltimoore, ex-Bedlam, ex-Astral Groove, ex-BALLS, ex-Gathering Freak, ex-Moby Dick, ex-Netz, ex-Ready Steady, ex-Swedish Metal Aid, ex-Vision
Tony Castell Guitars (rhythm) (1989-1991, 1999), Bass (2002-2008)
See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, Gotus, ex-Crystal Ball
Many Maurer Guitars, Bass (1989-2000)
See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, ex-Headhunter, ex-Killer
Peter Haas Drums (1990-1992, 1999-2001)
See also: ex-Ain't Dead Yet, ex-Babylon Sad, ex-Calhoun Conquer, ex-Clockwork, ex-Mekong Delta, ex-Poltergeist
Peter McTanner Vocals (1990-1992)
See also: ex-Bloody Six, ex-Headhunter, ex-Witchcraft, ex-Mr. Perfect, ex-The Heavy's
Cliff Rodgers Drums (1999)
Chris Lauper Guitars (1999)
Carl Sentance Vocals (1999-2001)
See also: Dario Mollo's Crossbones, Persian Risk, ex-Geezer Butler Band, ex-Persian Risk, ex-Power Project, ex-Tok-io Rose, Don Airey, Leading Star, Nazareth, ex-Tokyo Blade (live), ex-Tredegar, ex-Paul Chapman's Ghost
Marcel Kopp Drums (2000)
Dave Stettler Guitars (2000)
Patrick Aeby Drums (2002-2005)
See also: ex-Genocide, Gotus
Dominique Favez Guitars (2002-2007)
See also: ex-Rated X
Stefan Schwarzmann Drums (2006-2007)
See also: Pänzer, ex-Accept, ex-David Reece, ex-Helloween, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Paradox, ex-Running Wild, ex-U.D.O., ex-Voice, ex-Cronos Titan, ex-X-Wild, ex-Godiva (live), ex-Born Loosers, ex-Canberra, ex-Die Suicides
Past
Kosta Zafiriou Drums (2012-2013)
See also: ex-Pink Cream 69, ex-Place Vendome, ex-D.C. Cooper, ex-Kymera, ex-Unisonic, ex-Redline
Dani Löble Drums (2013)
See also: Helloween, ex-Glenmore, ex-Höllenhunde, ex-Salvation, ex-Blaze Bayley (live), ex-Rawhead Rexx, ex-Element 58, ex-Gotthard (live)
Added by: Witcher Modified by: Mole666
Added on: 2007-05-19 05:44:23 Last modified on: 2024-03-05 15:17:13