Kyuss are considered pioneers of stoner rock in the 1990s. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic described the band's sound as a "combination of sludgy, down-tuned guitars, spacey jams, galloping thrash metal …

After self-releasing the EP in 1990 (This EP would be reissued in 2009 and 2015) the band recruited Nick Oliveri – who had previously played second guitar in Katzenjammer – to replace Cockrell on …

Kyuss is considered by many to be "the fathers of stoner rock." Started in 1987 as Katzenjammer, which later became Sons of Kyuss, a name taken from the game Dungeons & Dragons, under which they …

Sep 1, 2024 · Kyuss can lay claim to being the fathers of modern stoner metal. The Palm Desert outfit released just four albums between 1991 and their split in 1995, but their legacy remains immense.

Kyuss was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California in 1987. They are considered one of the pioneers of the genre.

Instrumental figures in SoCal's desert rock scene of the early '90s, they provided the blueprint for stoner rock and spawned Queens of the Stone Age. Explore Kyuss's discography including top tracks, …

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Feb 22, 2025 · Kyuss ended 30 years ago, but its legacy shaped the greatest rock scene ever. Discover how stoner and doom rock evolved into a global, thriving music community.

Kyuss (/ˈkaɪ.əs/ ky-əs) was an American stoner rock band, formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987 by John Garcia (Vocals), Josh Homme (Guitar), Brant Bjork (Drums) and Chris Cockrell (Bass).

The official audio for the full album Kyuss - 'Blues For The Red Sun' (1992). Featuring the stoner rock classics "Green Machine" and "Thumb," Kyuss' sophomore album turns 30 this year.