• 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.

    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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