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Palm Desert CA, United States (1989 – 1997)

For 2011 touring line-up, see Kyuss Lives!.

Kyuss (pronounced /ˈkaɪ.əs/ KYE-əs) is the corner stone of what is known as or . Although deriving influence from 70s , Kyuss churned out a unique sound. This was primarily because guitarist Josh Homme often tuned to a low C, a major third below standard pitch, but also singer John Garcia’s paint stripping vocals.

The band was originally formed in 1989 in Palm Desert, California under the name “Sons of Kyuss”. They took the name from a monster in Dungeons and Dragons. Shortly after the release of their self-titled EP, the name was shortened to just Kyuss.

The quartet gained popularity around the desert due to their famous generator parties. These were parties fueled by gas generators in the canyons and isolated desert surrounding the small valley towns.

The group disbanded in 1997. They felt that they were in a decline and felt it best to call it quits before it escalated into something that could not be fixed. The line up had shifted dramatically between 1989 and 1997. Josh Homme, John Garcia, Brant Bjork, and Chris Cockrell were the original members. Chris was replaced by Nick Oliveri during high school. That line up recorded Wretch (released in 1991) and Blues for the Red Sun (released in 1992), after which Nick soon left. The eight year older, but very able Scott Reeder from The Obsessed was brought in. This line up recorded the famous self-titled album Kyuss (released in 1994; due to the album front cover often referred to as “Welcome to Sky Valley”, a small town outside of Palm Desert — wrongly labelled by many). Brank Bjork left after this due to personal reasons.
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  • Alex_psychopaul

    Cool stoner!

    Tuesday afternoon

  • snake289

    Took way too long to start listening to this. Outstanding albums. [4]

    Tuesday morning

  • Wubzilla

    <3

    Monday evening

  • sweatbloodtears

    Took way too long to start listening to this. Outstanding albums. [3]

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    Took way too long to start listening to this. Outstanding albums. [2]

    Sunday afternoon

  • lichtschalter

    fatso forgotso

    Saturday afternoon

  • Steamboating

    crazy cool grooves

    Friday morning

  • CodexManesse

    Took way too long to start listening to this. Outstanding albums.

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  • oscar_green

    this photo, best of the all time!

    last week

  • Bl4ckGu4rd

    [Quote]I saw their Welcome to sky valley CD so cheap and I bought it ! this morning lol 10 euro

    last week

  • olujni_mornar

    Wretch!!

    12 days ago

  • resdras

    pass the blunt...

    14 days ago

  • HardRokas

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3CmLXjEMUw

    20 days ago

  • sir_ks

    I've got the demons in me...

    20 days ago

  • Enokii

    yep, hadn't moved from last time, it is MINEEEEE

    21 days ago

  • fandrades

    Did you buy it?

    21 days ago

  • nicolauz

    If you get the chance...catch these guys live ! Still play a goddamn great show without Josh.

    22 days ago

  • Enokii

    wah, I saw their Welcome to sky valley CD so cheap but hesitated to buy it, needed to listen more to it before hand, but tomorrow I hope it's still there

    22 days ago

  • Graveworm09

    Rodeooooooooooooo

    last month

  • FinckBh

    Kyuss is my drug

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