• Kyuss was an influential hard rock band, considered by many to be the founding fathers of "stoner rock" (characterized by fuzzed-out, low-tuned guitars, huge bass lines, and thunderous drum beats). The bands original lineup consisted of vocalist John Garcia, guitarist Joshua Homme, bassist Nick Oliveri and drummer Brant Bjork.

• Fast Facts

  1. Years Active: 1989-1995
  2. Hometown: Palm Desert, California
  3. Named after a monster from Dungeons and Dragons
  4. Original name: Sons of Kyuss
  5. Ex-members Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri formed Queens of the Stone Age

• Quotes

  1. "The offers come in all the time. They're getting more and more expensive, and more and more elaborate. The money is crazy, but I've never been tempted – I don't really care about the money, I never have. That's not what KYUSS was about..." Josh Homme on reforming Kyuss

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