"Screaming in the Night" is a power ballad[2] by Swiss hard rock band Krokus. The song was released as the second single from the band's seventh studio album Headhunter. The single was originally released in 1983 in 7" and 12" formats with a special edition 12" single being released in 1986 to promote the live album Alive and Screamin'. The song peaked at #21 on the BillboardMainstream Rock chart in July 1983 and remained on the chart for 12 weeks.[3][4] At the time of its release, "Screaming in the Night" was the band's biggest hit to date.[5] The song remains one of the band's most popular and still receives airplay on American classic rock radio stations.
A music video was released in 1983 and was put in rotation on MTV. The video and the video to Eat The Rich were shot in San Francisco's Baker Beach in early 1983.[6]
A live music video was released for the song to promote the 1986 single release.[7]