KROKUS Unveils Four-Legged Mascot

Swiss hard rock veterans KROKUS have unleashed a new star — described as "a super-cool dog" — with their new album, "Dirty Dynamite", due out on February 22 in Europe via Sony Music and in North America on March 5 via The End Records as a digital download, regular CD and limited-edition double vinyl.

Da Dög, the Olde English Bulldog with aviator goggles and a cigarette hanging from his mouth which is featured on the cover of "Dirty Dynamite", walked in the spotlight on the red carpet with KROKUS bassist/producer Chris Von Rohr at the recent Swiss Awards.

How did this bulldog become the newest member of KROKUS? "This dog radiates a philosophical serenity and at the same time pure fun," explains Von Rohr. "The two-year-old rock stud is originally from Solothurn, Switzerland — like KROKUS — but lives these days in the Zurich region, where most of the time he just likes to chill and do nothing."

"He is a quiet and lazy dog, not very active, rather easy going," says owner Patrizia of Da Dög, who actually goes by the name of Maddox. "One exception is when he can chase a ball. Or he's getting some food: dog food, cucumbers, carrots. He loves any kind of food except fennel; he categorically spits that one out," adds Patrizia. "We have to watch him, because he could eat all day long."

And while KROKUS roars in concert halls all over the world, the oldest of a litter of ten makes the walls of the home he lives at shake, rattle and roll. "He's not allowed to sleep in the bedroom. He snores so loud, no one gets a good night's sleep," confesses Patrizia.

But these days, sleep is the last thing in anyone's mind. Asked if the Da Dög will rock forever, the band answers in unison with a loud and clear "Yes." Being the band's official mascot, he was able to exclusively listen in advance to the "Dirty Dynamite" album. His reaction? "Woof!"