Kyuss

This article is about the original band. For the spin-off band Kyuss Lives!, see Vista Chino. For the fictional deity, see Kyuss (Greyhawk).
Kyuss
Kyuss c. 1992. Left to right: Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, John Garcia, Nick Oliveri.
Kyuss c. 1992. Left to right: Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, John Garcia, Nick Oliveri.
Background information
Also known asKatzenjammer (1987–1989)
Sons of Kyuss (1989–1991)
OriginPalm Desert, California, U.S.
Genres
DiscographyKyuss discography
Years active1987–1995
Labels
Spinoffs
Past membersJosh Homme
John Garcia
Scott Reeder
Alfredo Hernández
Chris Cockrell
Brant Bjork
Nick Oliveri

Kyuss (/ˈkaɪəs/ KY-əs) was an American stoner rock band formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1987, and considered one of the pioneers of the genre.[1] After disbanding in 1995,[5][6] a number of band members have gone on to form or play in several notable bands including Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees, Fu Manchu, Dwarves, Eagles of Death Metal, Mondo Generator, Hermano, Unida, Slo Burn and Them Crooked Vultures.

In November 2010, three former members of the band (minus Homme, who declined to participate) reunited under the adapted moniker "Kyuss Lives!" for a world tour with plans to record a new album.[7] A federal lawsuit subsequently filed by Homme resulted in Oliveri leaving the band in March 2012.[8] Five months later, a court ruled that Garcia and Bjork were not allowed to release audio recordings under the Kyuss Lives! moniker.[9] As a result, they changed their name to Vista Chino.[10]

  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Allmusic was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Kyuss: Kings of the stoner age". The Guardian. March 25, 2011. Retrieved December 14, 2020. described by pretty much everyone except the musicians themselves as stoner rock or desert rock
  3. ^ "A beginner's guide to stoner metal in five essential albums". April 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "Former KYUSS Members Brant Bjork And Nick Oliveri Reveal Details of New Band STÖNER Debut Album". Sonic Perspectives. May 20, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  5. ^ "Kyuss Lives! Respond to Josh Homme, Scott Reeder's Lawsuit". Rolling Stone. May 21, 2012.
  6. ^ "Josh Homme Artist Bio". AllMusic.
  7. ^ "KYUSS Lives Without JOSH HOMME". Blabbermouth.net. November 2, 2010. Archived from the original on November 5, 2010.
  8. ^ "Bassist NICK OLIVERI Quits KYUSS LIVES!". Blabbermouth.net. March 22, 2012. Archived from the original on March 25, 2012.
  9. ^ "Court Rules on Kyuss Lives! Lawsuit". Rolling Stone. August 15, 2012. Retrieved January 26, 2015.
  10. ^ "KYUSS LIVES! Becomes VISTA CHINO". Blabbermouth.net. November 29, 2012.