This 1980 release saw Krokus shedding their progressive rock skin for a straightforward heavy metal sound, predating the broader NWOBHM explosion. It established their signature blend of British-inspired riffing and European melodicism.
- "Metal Rendez-vous" was Krokus's third studio album, following "Krokus" (1978) and "To the Top" (1979).
- The album features the original Krokus lineup of vocalist Jürg Naegeli, guitarist Tommy Kiefer, bassist Chris von Rohr, and drummer Freddy Steady, with additional guitarist René Grob.
- "Metal Rendez-vous" charted at #7 on the Swiss Musiccharts.
Krokus was a Swiss hard rock band that emerged in the late 1970s. "Metal Rendez-vous" marked their first foray into a more overtly heavy metal sound, moving away from their earlier progressive rock leanings.
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