Kyuss
Formed: 1990
From:
Palm Desert,
CA,
United States
Last Known Status: Disbanded
Latest Kyuss News
Below is our complete Kyuss news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
Slower Premiere New Slayer Cover Track
Slower, the doom metal supergroup dedicated to slowing down Slayer's thrash metal classics, has released a new cover of the defunct band's title track from the fourth studio album, "South Of Heaven," streaming via YouTube for you below.
If you liked the track above we've included another Slayer cover version from the band for "War Ensemble", that has premiered online earlier and can be streamed via Spotify below:
Their self-titled debut album is set to be released tomorrow, January 26th, through Heavy Psych Sounds.
Slower consists of the following musicians: More...
Stöner (Fu Manchu, Ex-Kyuss, Etc.) Premiere Single
Stöner (Fu Manchu, ex-Kyuss, ex-Queens Of The Stone Age, etc.) premiere their new single “Night Tripper Vs No Brainer” from their impending new studio full-length, “Boogie To Baja“, due out on February 24th through Heavy Psych Sounds.
Expains guitarist/singer Brant Bjork: More...
Stöner (Ex-QOTSA/Kyuss, Etc.) Premiere New Single
Desert stoner rock band Stöner - featuring Kyuss veterans Brant Bjork (ex-Fu Manchu) on guitar/vocals and Nick Oliveri (Mondo Generator, ex-Queens Of The Stone Age) on bass/vocals and drummer Ryan Güt - premiere their new single “It Ain’t Free” streaming via YouTube for you below.
That track is off the group’s new album “Boogie To Baja“, due out February 24th via Heavy Psych Records.
Explains Bjork: More...
Stöner (Ex-Kyuss/Ex-Fu Manchu) Premiere New Single
Stöner - the band - featuring ex-Kyuss bandmates Brant Bjork (ex-Fu Manchu) and Nick Oliveri (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age) - have premiered their new advance track “Party March” streaming via YouTube for you below. The single is taken from their upcoming new album “Totally…“, due out in stores on May 06th via Heavy Psych Sounds.
Comments bassist/vocalist Oliveri: More...
Stöner (Ex-Kyuss/Ex-Fu Manchu) Premiere New Single
Stoner metal supergroup Stöner - featuring ex-Kyuss bandmates Brant Bjork (ex-Fu Manchu) and Nick Oliveri (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age) - premiere a new single titled “A Million Beers” streaming online via YouTube for you below. It serves as the first advance track from the group’s upcoming album “Totally…“, which Heavy Psych Sounds have scheduled for a May 06th release date.
“Totally…” track-list: More...
"Lo Sound Desert" Documentary Release Announced
"Lo Sound Desert," the video documentary about the Californian desert music scene (which gave birth to bands like Kyuss, Fu Manchu, Queens Of The Stone Age and more) will finally be released worldwide this summer on July 1st via Monoduo Films.
A decade in the making by filmmaker Jörg Steineck (Truckfighters), "Lo Sound Desert" is the definite music documentary about desert rock. The video trailer can be viewed below.
The movie provides a deep, intimate look into the Low Desert music scene’s history with never-ending jams in the middle of the desert that continues to live on with the same vitality, authenticity and resilience as two decades ago.
"Lo Sound Desert" is narrated by Josh Homme (Kyuss, Eagles of Death Metal, Queens of the Stone Age, Them Crooked Vultures), Brant Bjork (Kyuss, Fu Manchu), Mario Lalli (Fatso Jetson, Orquestra del Desierto, Ten East, The Perfect Rat) and many other from bands like Kyuss, Queens Of The Stone Age, Yawning Man, Fatso Jetson, Mondo Generator, Dali’s Llama, Hornss, Slo Burn, Unida and Fu Manchu. More...
John Garcia Inks Deal With Napalm Records
Former Kyuss and current Vista Chino frontman John Garcia has inked a solo deal with Napalm Records.
His new album is being recorded at Thunder Underground studios in Palm Springs, California with producers Harper Hug and Trevor Whatever for a late summer release. John Garcia also comments:
"I'm pleased to announce that after years of planning, I have finally signed my solo deal with Napalm Records. I'm extremely happy to be obligated to finishing this project that has haunted me long enough. Very excited to be working with Harper Hug and Trevor Whatever in the studio along with some other extremely talented musicians.
"This record will be coming out end of summer 2014 with extensive tours to follow. Thank you for your support and thank you to Napalm Records for making my dream become a reality."
Vista Chino Announces North American Shows
Vista Chino, the band formed by John Garcia and Brant Bjork (formerly of Kyuss), is gearing up for the release of "Peace." The album will drop September 3rd in North America via Napalm Records.
Following a debut North American performance at the Orion Music and More Festival, the band has confirmed a North American headline tour in support of "Peace." Support on the tour will come from the Portland Oregon rock outfit known as Black Pussy. The tour kicks off September 6th in Calgary, Alberta and runs through September 28th in Columbus, Ohio.
Drummer Brant Bjork cannot wait to showcase the new music for the fans: "Vista Chino is super excited to bring the fresh VC rock to the American fans. We'll be rocking songs from our new Vista Chino record 'Peace' along with some Kyuss classics and the legendary Mike Dean from COC will be bringing the electric bass...so, be there or be square." More...
Former Kyuss Members Form New Project
Brant Bjork, John Garcia, and Nick Oliveri -- formerly of Kyuss -- are pleased to introduce their new project: Vista Chino.
The group, comprised of the three founding members of the legendary rock band and guitarist Bruno Fevery, are currently recording new material in anticipation of a 2013 worldwide release that will coincide with major touring plans.
The final live appearances of "KYUSS LIVES!" will take place in early 2013 as part of Australia's Soundwave Festival. The guys are looking forward to playing their classic songs along with new material. More...
Kyuss Lives! Responds to Lawsuit Over Name
In March, former Kyuss members Josh Homme and Scott Reeder filed a federal lawsuit against ex-bandmates John Garcia and Brant Bjork over their involvement in the band Kyuss Lives!, alleging "trademark infringement and consumer fraud."
Ironically, Reeder even played with Kyuss Lives! and Homme was spotted at a show in France, apparently enjoying himself.
Garcia and Bjork have largely kept silent since the lawsuit's filing, but they recently agreed to answer questions from Rolling Stone over email. Here's an excerpt:
Rolling Stone: Did the federal lawsuit filed by Josh and Scott in March come as a surprise?
John Garcia: Completely. Originally, the suit was only filed by Josh. Scott was not even involved; just recently, he has decided to join Josh in the suit.
Brant Bjork: Was I surprised? As far as Scott is concerned, yes, I was very surprised. I wasn't surprised by Josh at all. They don't want to mention that they trademarked the name Kyuss after I left the band, assuring that I had no rights in Kyuss' future. They're both accusing John and I of doing something that they actually did themselves. Their inner conflict is this: both Josh and Scott want control and money from Kyuss Lives!, but they don't want to participate and they ultimately don't want us to exist. The double standard is unbelievable.
Due to Nick's [Oliveri's] personal legal issues, Scott played multiple shows with us last year. The shows were great, the fans were stoked and we gave Scott the salary he asked for, which made him the highest-paid member of the band. We have a lot of respect for Scott as a musician and had a lot of respect for him as a person. Based on the fact that John and I jammed with Nick at Hellfest in 2010, we asked Nick to be the bass player and its quite obvious Scott is bitter about that. Scott's stance is weak and shameful.
In the summer of 1987, I started a band with my best friend, Chris Cockrell. This band would ultimately become Kyuss. Kyuss was a name I found in a Dungeons and Dragons book called Fiend Folio. Kyuss is a big part of my life as a musician, and when someone asks me formal questions about Kyuss, or wants to discuss the band casually, I can't help having a point of view that is naturally inherited by someone who is the original founding member.
Josh filing this lawsuit is not an issue of today … it's an issue that began over 20 years ago. That is why the band was short-lived. Josh and I were the creative force within the band and after the completion of our second record, Blues for the Red Sun, we developed an opposing view on how the band should exist and operate. In 1992 Josh discovered publishing, which is the financial revenue stream for songwriting. After that, he wanted to write all the songs. As a drummer I couldn't make him play my songs. I wasn't going to compromise my heart and soul and play drums for Josh to make money in a band I started. So I left the band. I was a confused, angry and sad 19-year-old idealist who sacrificed my love of my band for what I believed in. Two-and-a-half years later, Josh would break up the band after John confronted him about the same thing; his need to control the band for personal gain.
After Kyuss broke up, Josh started a new band where he could have ultimate control. This band was Queens of the Stone Age, and with this band Josh arrived at the level of success and rewards that he was in pursuit of with Kyuss. It's very clear that Kyuss was not meant to be his vehicle for personal gain. Queens of the Stone Age was the effort that was proper for bringing him his fame and fortune. For years, understandably, there has been a misconception that Kyuss was Josh's band. I assume this is the result of his controlling the songwriting on the remaining records. This untruth has affected Josh's ability to accept historical fact to the point that he truly believes he is entitled to dictate what we do with a band that we are all responsible for. The simple fact that we got the band back together and successfully brought Kyuss back to the people without him has left Josh's ego bruised. Even though I respected the music Kyuss made without me, I swallowed the bitter pill of watching the band carry on after I left, and now Josh is getting a taste. I dealt with that taste by learning the music business and carrying on with new bands and a solo career for the last 18 years. Josh is dealing with this taste by taking John and I to federal court. I've known Josh since I was 10 years old. How a person who has experienced the richness of life that he has would take the time to take his past band members and friends – guys who directly contributed to his ability to go on to have his own successful career – is sad. I feel sorry for him. But no, I'm not surprised. This is a classic conflict fueled by power, control, money and greed and this lawsuit leaves no question who is part of the problem and who is part of the solution.
Brant and John also go so far as to say that they plan to continue touring and hopefully even writing new records with Kyuss Lives!
Read the full article at RollingStone.com.
Five More Names Confirmed For Graspop 2012
The organisers of Belgium's largest heavy metal festival, Graspop Metal Meeting, has announced a further five bands for this year's edition of the event. American thrash metal legends Megadeth will be performing, as will stoner rock kings Kyuss Lives!, death metal pioneers Possessed, English alternative rock outfit Young Guns and, making their fourth appearance at the festival, Jon Olivia's Pain. Graspop will take place in the town of Dessel from June 22nd-24th and now features the following lineup:
Black Sabbath (Headliner)
Alestorm
Amon Amarth
August Burns Red
Children Of Bodom
Comeback Kid
Death Angel
Devildriver
Dimmu Borgir
Emmure
Ensiferum
Europe
Exodus
H20
Hatebreed
Jon Olivia's Pain
Killswitch Engage
Kyuss Lives!
Lamb Of God
Megadeth
Motorhead
Nasum
Obituary
Paradise Lost
Possessed
Sacred Reich
Sick Of It All
Skeletonwitch
The Spudmonsters
Trivium
Whitechapel
Winds Of Plague
Winterfylleth
Young Guns
Kyuss Lives! L.A. Show to Feature Scott Reeder
Kyuss Lives! has announced a very special one-off homecoming show, set for Friday, November 18 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. The event will see the world famous band perform an extended two and a half hour long set showcasing songs from all of the band's records in addition to never-before-performed songs taken from the band's celebrated archive. This once in a lifetime, only in the U.S. gig celebrates the near total return of the California rock pioneers and will feature original Kyuss vocalist and front man John Garcia, original drummer Brant Bjork, original bassist and former Queens of the Stone Age four stringer Nick Oliveri plus "surprise special guests." Today, Kyuss Lives!! announces former Kyuss bassist Scott Reeder as the first guest slated to join the band at the highly anticipated show.
Reeder, who played bass on Kyuss' classic LPs "Welcome to Sky Valley" and "...And the Circus Leaves Town" and was also a member of doom legends The Obsessed, will share the stage with Kyuss Lives!! on what promises to be a momentous night in the band's ever-evolving legacy. Tickets for the Kyuss Lives! Los Angeles show on November 18 are on sale now at this location. Don't miss out!
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Kyuss Lives! Again in Austin
Edgar Allen Poe died broke and mad—his creative genius never realized until after his death. It seems Kyuss’ influence wasn’t felt until after its demise. Fortunately for the group, these desert rockers didn’t have to literally die to make an impact. Sixteen years after disbanding, Kyuss has returned and judging by the massive gathering inside Stubb’s 2,000-plus-capacity amphitheater, their popularity has snowballed during this time.
I have nothing for comparison because I didn’t catch Kyuss during the first part of the nineties—their active years. If the few patrons I spoke to were a microcosm of the Kyuss live experience, most of the thirty-something crowd were also unable to catch them the first time around. Waiting fifteen years and wishing the group would get back together may be cause for such a large gathering, but the group’s status as the forerunners of the stoner rock movement, a hot trend in the modern rock scene, probably has something to do with the turnout.
The popularity of Josh Homme’s bands, Queens of the Stone Age and Them Crooked Vultures may have also led many to hear Homme’s trademark guitar play in Kyuss. This would explain, in part, the large number of younger fans. Some of these youngsters came with their parents, as seen by the fans standing next to us. Homme wasn’t on hand and the group came out as Kyuss Lives!, but this didn’t seem to affect attendance numbers or crowd reaction.
New comers MonstrO warmed up an unassuming crowd. Consisting of Torche, Danzig and ex-Blood Simple members, these Georgians (and one Floridian) were a good fit for Kyuss Lives! stoner rockin’ style. Performing in front of the headliner’s backdrop, which depicted a silhouette of a hawk or raven soaring in the shadow of a multi-hued sun, MonstrO kicked out six or seven tunes of a varying nature.
Bevan Davies' drum play produced a big thud. It’s no wonder he has pounded skins for Danzig. The group’s grainy guitar sound brought to mind Kyuss, an influence bassist Kyle Sanders made known during an interview prior to the show.
Some of MonstO’s songs referenced early nineties grunge, ala Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. The song “Pyro” related an obvious Alice in Chains groove (William DuVall of Alice in Chains produced their current, debut album), while Charlie Suarez nailed down the melodious, skyward voice of Chris Cornell. MonstrO didn’t bring down the house, but their half-hour performance surely gained them a bigger fan base. More...
Kyuss Lives! Adds More U.S. Tour Dates
Kyuss Lives!, featuring original KYUSS members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri and Brant Bjork along with guitarist Bruno Fevery, has announced a handful of additional U.S. tour dates. These new shows are as follows:
November 18 Los Angeles, CA Wiltern Theatre
December 7 Baltimore, MD Ram's Head Live
December 8 New Haven, CT Toad's Place
December 9 Long Island, NY Paramount
December 10 Montclair, NJ Wellmont
KYUSS LIVES! will take the stage in New Orleans, Houston, Austin and Dallas, TX this week. Footage of the band rocketing into its set at NYC's Terminal 5 -- with its hit "Gardenia" -- this past Friday night (September 23) can be viewed below:
KYUSS LIVES! has made special fan VIP upgrade packages available which will allow concert goers to both connect with the band personally and collect rare KYUSS LIVES! merchandise
Here's the complete list of remaining KYUSS LIVES! North American tour dates: More...
Kyuss Lives! to Perform Live on Fuel TV Tonight
Kyuss Lives! will be the featured musical guest on Fuel TV's "The Daily Habit" tonight (Wednesday, August 31). Featuring Kyuss members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork and Bruno Fevery will perform "Hurricane" from "...And the Circus Leaves Town" album and "100°."
The show will first air this evening at 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT with subsequent airings to follow.
The air times for Kyuss Lives! live on Fuel TV's The Daily Habit are:
* Airtimes beginning 8/31/11
- 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
- 2:00 AM ET / 11:00 PM PT
- 3:00 AM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- 5:00 AM ET / 2:00 AM PT
Kyuss disbanded in 1995 and reformed in 2010. The band will tour as Kyuss Lives! featuring original members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri, Brant Bjork with Bruno Fevery filling in for original guitarist Josh Homme, best known as front man for Queens of the Stone Age.
Headline News
Ex-Queens Of The Stone Age Bassist Fights Police
TMZ.com is reporting that former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri (also in Kyuss Lives!, formerly of Kyuss) was involved in a standoff with Los Angeles area SWAT officers on the evening of July 12, 2011 at his personal residence.
Cops were called to the home of 39-year-old Nick Oliveri after a neighbor called 911 to report a domestic disturbance between the man and his girlfriend. The girlfriend, who was unnamed, told police the rocker struck her during an argument the day before and she had come back to the home to collect her stuff so she could move out. That's when the two got into another heated argument and the former Queens of the Stone Age bassist had locked themselves inside the duplex. When cops arrived, Oliveri refused to allow cops inside the residence and would not let his girlfriend leave.
A SWAT team was then called to the home and a standoff ensued. After two hours, Nick finally agreed to let his girlfriend leave the apartment and two hours later finally giving himself up without further incident. When police searched the residence they found one high powered rifle which was fully loaded.
Oliveri was booked on felony domestic violence. He has since been released after posting $100,000 bail.
Kyuss Lives! Announces Headlining Tour Dates
KYUSS LIVES! -- featuring original KYUSS members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri and Brant Bjork along with guitarist Bruno Fevery -- will unleash their desert rock fury on North America for the first time in over 15 years this fall. The eagerly anticipated near total return of the California rock pioneers follows the blanket success of the group's sold out spring European and Australian tours which have proven to be a feast of recognition for the legendary musicians. Now, due to unprecedented demand, KYUSS LIVES! has announced that they will perform their classic songs in the following North American cities this September / October:
Here are the latest KYUSS LIVES! North American live dates:
September 16 - Toronto, ON @ The Sound Academy (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
September 17 - Guelph, ON @ Guelph Concert Theatre (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
September 18 - Montreal, QC @ Olympia de Montréal (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
September 20 - Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
September 21 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Trocadero (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
September 23 - New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
September 24 - Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
September 25 - Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
September 26 - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
September 28 - New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
September 29 - Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
October 1 - Austin, TX @ Stubb's (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
October 2 - Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
October 4 - Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall (w/ Monstro opens, remaining support TBA)
October 5 - Santa Fe, NM @ Santa Fe Brewing Company (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
October 6 - Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
October 7 - Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
October 8 - Pomona, CA @ The Fox Theater (w/ support from The Sword, Monstro)
KYUSS LIVES! will also perform in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Brazil in November, 2011. The just-announced dates are as follows:
November 9 - Mexico City, Mexico @ El Circo Volador
November 11 - Santiago, Chile @ Teatro Teleton
November 12 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Teatro Colegiales
November 13 - Sao Paulo, Brazil @ Caricoa Club
Kyuss Lives! Planning U.S. Tour
KYUSS LIVES!, the band featuring original KYUSS members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri and Brant Bjork along with guitarist Bruno Fevery, will unleash their desert rock fury on the U.S. for the first time in over 15 years this fall. The eagerly anticipated near total return of the California rock pioneers follows the blanket success of the group's sold out spring European tour, which has proven to be a feast of recognition for the band. Due to unprecedented demand, the legendary musicians have announced two very special U.S. shows to take place this fall in New York and California. Openers The Sword will get each evening started.
KYUSS LIVES! U.S. live dates:
September 23 New York, NY Terminal 5 (tickets HERE )
October 8 Pomona, CA The Fox Theater (tickets HERE)
Additional KYUSS LIVES! North American tour dates are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Kyuss Lives! To Record New Album
In a recent interview with Rock Sound, Kyuss vocalist John Garcia revealed that the band, now using the moniker, Kyuss Lives!, will be recording a new studio album once they've finished touring and recording their solo projects.
"Our rehearsals are going so well that we’re thinking of doing another record,” said the singer. “This is brand new information that has been leaked to Rock Sound first; Brant, Nick and myself have collectively agreed that once everything is done live and we’re done with our solo projects, we’re going to do another record."