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Palm Desert CA, United States (1989 – 1997)
Kyuss (pronounced “KYE-us”) is the corner stone of the genre known to many as stoner rock or desert rock. Although derivative of 70s hard rock, Kyuss also managed to sound unique. This was primarily because guitarist Josh Homme often tuned to a low C, a major third below standard pitch, but also due to 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 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.
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Welcome To Sky Valley
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...And the Circus Leaves Town
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
I'm glad to see Writhe climbing up the charts. That song is incredible.
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SonofDesert wrote:
Heh that's true for sure, I'm waiting for ,,Sky valley" on vinyl (first press) and I'm afraid I can't live without this band and I'm also sure I would sell everybody and everything for their vinyls (first press of course).
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Belin_Bjs wrote:
Fuck me, this is the greatest band ever.
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
I like to sing their songs in the shower.
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HorseHeadFiddle wrote:
#1 band ever
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
That sucks man, the Thong Song video iss badass, and of course they'd play with him again, John and Josh have been buddies since they were kids and still are and apparently they've all said they wouldn't mind playing in Kyuss again, but Josh is a very busy man nowadays
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look4burgers2g0 wrote:
Well Homme is a sarcastic prick but why would that make Garcia and Reeder not want to play with him again sometime? Kyuss will never be active again but who gives a fuck. I still love Homme and his music both old and new because it's so freaking awesome
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DonnieSTFU wrote:
"The Thong Song video is up on youtube for anyone who hasn't seen it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtFuXV5FEvI"; This video is not available in your country due to copyright restrictions. LAME
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haggard123 wrote:
...your mama :)
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
That last comment screams of "I don't what the fuck I'm talking about"
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haggard123 wrote:
homme is a good musician but some kind of an asshole, i dont think reeder or garcia would like to play with him again
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Taggueg wrote:
Ooooh Yeeeaahh, that would be awesome! Even it is for 1 concert or a Summerfestival Tour, maybe?
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Brook54 wrote:
Please PLEASE PLEASE Reunite
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artursonfire wrote:
el rodeo is soooo goood
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
The Thong Song video is up on youtube for anyone who hasn't seen it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtFuXV5FEvI
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Mariooow wrote:
GOD DAMN SONUVABITCH !!!
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HokusPokus23 wrote:
I hear the Fonz played Dungeons and Dragons
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Bellalethor wrote:
Oh MrLJM you cock smoker
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Lucifieri666 wrote:
who cares if they play Dungeons & Dragons? seriously. [2] they played amazing drug fueled retro rock/metal, all the "evil" black metal bands got there names from lord of the ring, metal and rock has always been ruled by outcast, including nerds
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Jackass_Bird wrote:
who cares if they play Dungeons & Dragons? seriously.
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