Kyuss (pronounced /ˈkaɪ.əs/ KYE-əs) is the corner stone of what is known a… Read Full Bio ↴Kyuss (pronounced /ˈkaɪ.əs/ KYE-əs) is the corner stone of what is known as stoner rock or desert rock. Although deriving influence from 60s-70s hard rock, 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 eighteen 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. Alfredo Hernandez was brought in. The final line-up recorded ...And the Circus Leaves Town (released in 1995). The band toured and soon disbanded. With the compilation Muchas Gracias: The best of Kyuss, one final greatest hits CD was released in 2000.
All band members still influence the genre they helped to create. The most notable is Queens of the Stone Age. Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, and Alfredo Hernandez started this up after Josh had experimented with his famous Desert Sessions.
John Garcia took a path geared more towards traditional rock. He opened with Slo Burn. It was a harder Kyuss, and still played in drop C. That project did not last for over a year, although one EP was released. Following Slo Burn came Unida. This band was steered toward rock n' roll and away from the stoner rock genre. John has most recently been involved with the band Hermano. Many consider this the greatest post-Kyuss project. In 2010 a Garcia Plays Kyuss gig at Roadburn Festival (Netherlands), to be followed by a proper European tour, was announced. The line-up of this band includes (former) members of Agua de Annique, Celestial Season, Kong and Arsenal.
Nick Oliveri also has created waves in the music world. Apart from playing for years in Queens of the Stone Age he has played on and off in The Dwarves. He is most known for his side project, which has become his full-time band, Mondo Generator.
Scott Reeder pursued a career of producing mainly (most notably Orange Goblin's Coup de Grace). In 2006, he released a solo album called Tunnelvision Brilliance. He also played in Unida for a little bit.
Brant Bjork has the most stable musical career of them all. He turned down playing with Queens of the Stone Age to pursue a journey with his surfing buddies, Fu Manchu. He left after making numerous records with them to focus on his already blossoming solo career, playing the guitar instead of drums. He has worked with many people since, releasing records with Ché, touring as Brant Bjork and the Bros, and occasionally playing drums as well. Brant Bjork also played on some Desert Sessions.
Los Angeles based drummer Gene Trautmann played for a brief period between Brant Bjork and Alfredo Hernandez.
Alfredo Hernandez has guest starred on too many CDs and bands to count including Yawning Man, Orquestra Del Desierto, Fatso Jetson, and many others. He also played in a local band located in Palm Desert and is the drummer of Brant Bjork and the Bros.
A big influence on the sound of Kyuss was Chris Goss (frontman of Masters of Reality), who produced Blues for the Red Sun, and everything that followed.
Although Queens of the Stone Age has been, and continues to be, a great deal more popular than Kyuss or any of its offshoots for many Kyuss is considered far superior than anything the disbanded members created afterward.
A lot of bands have been inspired by Kyuss, including Electric Wizard, Monster Magnet, Orange Goblin, Beaver, Dozer, Los Natas, Truckfighters, Acid King, Fu Manchu, Clutch, Pelican, Torche.
For 2011 touring line-up, see Kyuss Lives!.
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 eighteen 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. Alfredo Hernandez was brought in. The final line-up recorded ...And the Circus Leaves Town (released in 1995). The band toured and soon disbanded. With the compilation Muchas Gracias: The best of Kyuss, one final greatest hits CD was released in 2000.
All band members still influence the genre they helped to create. The most notable is Queens of the Stone Age. Josh Homme, Nick Oliveri, and Alfredo Hernandez started this up after Josh had experimented with his famous Desert Sessions.
John Garcia took a path geared more towards traditional rock. He opened with Slo Burn. It was a harder Kyuss, and still played in drop C. That project did not last for over a year, although one EP was released. Following Slo Burn came Unida. This band was steered toward rock n' roll and away from the stoner rock genre. John has most recently been involved with the band Hermano. Many consider this the greatest post-Kyuss project. In 2010 a Garcia Plays Kyuss gig at Roadburn Festival (Netherlands), to be followed by a proper European tour, was announced. The line-up of this band includes (former) members of Agua de Annique, Celestial Season, Kong and Arsenal.
Nick Oliveri also has created waves in the music world. Apart from playing for years in Queens of the Stone Age he has played on and off in The Dwarves. He is most known for his side project, which has become his full-time band, Mondo Generator.
Scott Reeder pursued a career of producing mainly (most notably Orange Goblin's Coup de Grace). In 2006, he released a solo album called Tunnelvision Brilliance. He also played in Unida for a little bit.
Brant Bjork has the most stable musical career of them all. He turned down playing with Queens of the Stone Age to pursue a journey with his surfing buddies, Fu Manchu. He left after making numerous records with them to focus on his already blossoming solo career, playing the guitar instead of drums. He has worked with many people since, releasing records with Ché, touring as Brant Bjork and the Bros, and occasionally playing drums as well. Brant Bjork also played on some Desert Sessions.
Los Angeles based drummer Gene Trautmann played for a brief period between Brant Bjork and Alfredo Hernandez.
Alfredo Hernandez has guest starred on too many CDs and bands to count including Yawning Man, Orquestra Del Desierto, Fatso Jetson, and many others. He also played in a local band located in Palm Desert and is the drummer of Brant Bjork and the Bros.
A big influence on the sound of Kyuss was Chris Goss (frontman of Masters of Reality), who produced Blues for the Red Sun, and everything that followed.
Although Queens of the Stone Age has been, and continues to be, a great deal more popular than Kyuss or any of its offshoots for many Kyuss is considered far superior than anything the disbanded members created afterward.
A lot of bands have been inspired by Kyuss, including Electric Wizard, Monster Magnet, Orange Goblin, Beaver, Dozer, Los Natas, Truckfighters, Acid King, Fu Manchu, Clutch, Pelican, Torche.
For 2011 touring line-up, see Kyuss Lives!.
Conan Troatman / Kyuss
Kyuss Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Kyuss:
100 Step on, I beg you please It's a 100 degrees, I'm…
100° Step on it, I beg you please It's 100°, I'm on…
100°/Space Cadet/Demon Cleaner II. 100° Step on it, I beg you please, Jus' 100° I'm on…
50 Million Year Trip I am drinking I am rolling (you can't stop me) I am…
800 Ah! Yeah! Ooh! A-A-Ah [Repeat]…
Allen Your subdivision has been plastic emotion. It's all you get…
Asteroid One blow till I take ya down, I'll take ya…
Big Bikes Here she comes a ridin Well burning down the street. Here sh…
Black Widow Give me now Give me now Give me now Give me now Give me…
Catamaran Smooth stones beneath me Cool air surrounds Soft and savory …
Conan Troutman Feed my lung, flower seed You are gone and now I'm…
Day One Don't be sad for what will never be Be glad you…
Deadly Kiss Look into my face now Stare into my eyes Hellfire in my…
Demon Cleaner I've got the demons in me I've got to flush them…
El Rodeo (Johnny) And if you're trying to ride for free (Oh Johnny)…
Fatso Forgetso It's hanging above you and it's over It's over your head H…
Fatso Forgotso It's hanging above you and it's over It's over your head Hov…
Fatso Forgotso Phase II You lay it down and let it Teach you a lesson Lay…
Flip the Phase you lay it down and let it teach you a…
Freedom Run No break through, I'll steal for you I need ya, and…
Gardenia One blow till I take ya down, I'll take ya…
Gardenia (Live) One blow till I'll take ya' down, I'll take ya…
Gardenia / Asteroid / Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop One blow till I take ya down, I'll take ya…
Gloria Lewis When the feeling comes it always leaves To the top of…
Green Machine I've got a war inside my head It's got to set…
Happy Birthday Happy, happy birthday Two years dead today You can't keep …
Hurricane I feel nothing, Said I don't feel nothing, And I won't feel…
HWY 74 In the middle of the Highway, As you ride down the…
I Don't be sad for what will never be Be glad you…
I'm Not I'm not, Ready to leave this world. Bring as big a people, W…
I: Gardenia / Asteroid / Supa Scoopa and Mighty Scoop I. GARDENIA One blow 'till I take you down, I'll take…
If Only Everything If it gets you down Well then I want it If it…
II II. 100° Step on it, I beg you please, Jus' 100° I'm on…
II - 100 Degrees - Space Cadet - Demon Cleaner I've got the demons in me I've got to brush them…
II. Demon Cleaner II. 100° Step on it, I beg you please, Jus' 100° I'm on…
III Yeah.…
III: Odyssey / Conan Troutman / N.O. / Whitewater III. ODYSSEY Take one to the mountain Take one to the sea T…
Into the Void Rocket engines burning fuel so fast Up into the night sky…
Isolation Did your wants of sin, Crumble at your feet? Does the blood…
Isolation Desolation Did your wants of sin, Crumble at your feet? Does the bloo…
Jimbo Blimp Jumbo Jumbo Blimp Jumbo is an instrumental…
Katzenjammer I want a girl and not a pearl. I want a…
King Hey, you You're on your knees You say you love me So prov…
Lick Doo Feed my lungflower seed, You are gone and now I'm free…
Love Has Passed Me By Do I look blind? Or deaf? Or dumb to you? Do you see…
Mondo Generator Who's gonna take you there? Who's gonna tell you that? You'r…
N.O I wake up tomorrow today Just help me find my…
Odyssey Take one to the mountain Take one to the sea Take one…
Odyssey / Kyuss III. ODYSSEY Take one to the mountain Take one to the sea T…
One Inch Man One-inch man, lonely soul Two-inch man (two inch man), gimme…
Phototropic Under light, that I have never seen Go to the light,…
Size Queen So clean, so blue and it's so deep Shallow Refreshing bowl a…
Son of a Bitch God damn Son Of a bitch. God damn son of a…
Space Cadet I stand alone on the cliffs of the world No one…
Spaceship Landing You've been in back of me (yeah) Feeling sent to me…
Stage III Yeah.…
Supa Scoopa & Mighty Scoop One blow till I take ya down, I'll take ya…
Tangy Zizzle "Yeah, yeah put it in gear, baby. Hell yeah, that's…
The Law Darkness, imprisoning me. Feeling, that darkness in me. Me …
Thee Ol' Boozeroony spoken: You gotta hear it, man Don't do that to me…
Thong Song I don't need a seance I don't read grey lines I signed…
Thumb You don't seem to understand the deal I don't give two…
Un Sandpiper "Hello nobody. Tonight we have a very special musical presen…
White Water Oh sunshine The loving beauty Pass me by Should I waste m…
Whitewater Oh sunshine The loving beauty Pass me by Should I waste my t…
Whitewater / Kyuss III. ODYSSEY Take one to the mountain Take one to the sea T…
Window Of Soul Two worlds separate us I'm alone and waiting Waiting for you…
Window of Souls Two worlds separate us Alone and waiting Waiting for you …
Writhe Everyone seems to be servin' for satan Guess I will too What…
Yeah I don't need a seance I don't read grey lines I signed…
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