The Blitz is the eighth studio album by Swiss hard rock band Krokus, released in August 1984.Strong, Martin C. "The Great Metal Discography." Canongate Books Ltd. Edinburgh, Scotland. 1998. p. 177 It achieved Gold status in the US. When preparing to record the album, the band tapped Patrick Mahassen to join on guitar, with Mark Kohler switching to bass, however, Mahassen ended up leaving the band before recording commenced. The album was ultimately recorded as a quartet; Andy Tanas played bass on the subsequent tour.Andy Tanas Biography
The band hit the Billboard Hot 100 with "Midnite Maniac" becoming the first Swiss act to do so. The song "Boys Nite Out", written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, was originally recorded by Adams for his 1984 album Reckless but was left off until its 30th anniversary reissue.
UK-based company Rock Candy Records reissued the album on CD in 2014.
Track listing
Personnel Krokus Marc Storace – vocals Fernando von Arb – lead guitar, rhythm guitar Mark Kohler – bass Jeff Klaven – drums, percussion
Additional musicians Doug Johnson – keyboards Jimi Jamison – backing vocals on "Our Love"
Production Bruce Fairbairn – producer Bob Rock, Bob Ketchum – engineers Mike Fraser – assistant engineer Phil Burnett – mixing George Marino – mastering
Charts
Album Chart (1984) PeakpositionBillboard 200 (USA)36
Singles YearTitleChartPosition1984"Midnite Maniac"Billboard Hot 10071
Certifications
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