Kyuss(pronounced ['kaɪ.əs]) is the corner stone of the genre known to many as stoner rock. Their sound is quite unique and generally noted for Homme's guitar always being tuned to a low C tuning. This tuning is a major third below standard pitch. The band was originally formed in 1989 in Palm Desert, Californiaunder the name, Sons of Kyuss. They took the name from a monster in Dungeons and Dragons.
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