Effective period / Period of releases: 1991 - 2016

Members: John Garcia (2), Josh Homme, Brant Bjork, Nick Oliveri, Scott Reeder, Alfredo Hernandez, Chris Cockrell

Stoner Rock band formed in 1988 in Palm Desert, California as 'Katzenjammer'. They changed their name to Sons Of Kyuss in 1989 and released a self-titled EP in the following year. In 1991 the band shortened its name to 'Kyuss'.
They released 4 full-length albums (1991-1995).
Disbanded in 1995.

1988: Formed as 'Katzenjammer' by Joshua Homme (Lead Guitar), Nick Oliveri (Rhythm Guitar), Chris Cockrell (Bass), Brant Bjork (Drums) and John Garcia (Vocals).
1989-1991: Nick Oliveri leaves 'Katzenjammer' and the band changes their name to Sons Of Kyuss. Together, they recorded a self-titled EP Sons Of Kyuss - Sons Of Kyuss.
1991-1992: Chris Cockrell leaves Sons Of Kyuss and Nick Oliveri returned as a bassist. The band eventually changes their name to 'Kyuss' and records two albums. Nick Oliveri then left again and was replaced by Scott Reeder from The Obsessed.
1992-1994: Brant Bjork leaves and later joins Fu Manchu in 1996. Alfredo Hernandez joins the band.
1994-1996: The band breaks up. John Garcia forms Slo Burn. Joshua Homme forms Gamma Ray (2).
1996: John Garcia and Scott Reeder formed Unida.
1997: Nick Oliveri forms the Mondo Generator.
1998-1999: Joshua Homme, Nick Oliveri and Alfredo Hernandez form Queens Of The Stone Age.
Nov 2010: John Garcia, Nick Oliveri, and Brant Bjork confirmed that they reunited and will tour in the spring of 2011 under the name 'Kyuss Lives!'.
2011: Josh Homme and Scott Reeder sued.
2012: A judge ruled that the name 'Kyuss Lives!' could be used to play live shows but not record.