Krokus

Krokus is a metal band mainly popular in the eighties. They were relatively successful, with two bestselling albums and several rock hits. Their name is the German spelling for the crocus, a flower common throughout Europe, the band being from Switzerland. Despite the metal craze going on in the eighties, they had more success in their native land. Krokus was originally a progressive rock group, but became popular after changing to a metal band.