Kyuss was a very influential stoner rock band, originally from Palm Desert, California. The band was originally formed in 1989 under the name Sons of Kyuss until the release of their first album, when the band released the rare self-titled EP Sons of Kyuss, still with Chris Cockrell on bass locally in 1990. The name Sons of Kyuss was taken from the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons, and shortened to 'Kyuss' with a slightly different lineup later in that year.