Kyuss

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Palm Desert, United States (1989 – 1997)

For 2011 touring line-up, see Kyuss Lives! . 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. More…

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Tags:
stoner rock, desert rock, stoner, rock, stoner metal
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