The Blitz is the eighth studio album by Swiss hard rock band Krokus, released in August 1984.

[8] 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.

[9] The band hit the Billboard Hot 100 with "Midnite Maniac" becoming the first Swiss act to do so.

All tracks are written by Fernando von Arb and Marc Storace, except where notedKrokus Additional musicians Production