Metal Rendez-vous cover

Metal Rendez-vous

Krokus · 1980

43 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal

Hard-hitting riffs and anthemic choruses create a vibrant celebration of classic heavy metal energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo headbanging
  • vibrant sing-along choruses
  • energizing party atmosphere
  • classic anthems for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, introspective music
  • avoid high-energy listening experiences

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Metal Rendez-vous' was released in January 1980, Krokus had already established themselves as a prominent act in the Swiss rock scene. This album marked their third release and was pivotal in solidifying their presence in the international heavy metal landscape, following their breakthrough with 'Hellraiser' in 1979.
Stylistic neighbors
Accept· Scorpions· Judas Priest

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Heatstrokes 4:00
  • 2 Bedside Radio 3:18
  • 3 Come On 4:23
  • 4 Streamer 6:38
  • 5 Shy Kid 2:30
  • 6 Tokyo Nights 5:51
  • 7 Lady Double Dealer 3:12
  • 8 Fire 6:02
  • 9 No Way 4:00
  • 10 Back-Seat Rock 'n' Roll 3:12

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