If you like Kyuss, try these artists

If you like Kyuss, these artists play in similar sounds, ideas, or styles. Use this as a starting point to branch out and find something new to listen to.

Artists to try next

Down

Down

Shared genres: stoner metal

Southern metal sludge metal stoner metal
Soundgarden

Soundgarden

Guide

Shared genres: stoner metal

alternative metal alternative rock grunge
Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity

Shared genres: stoner metal

Southern metal sludge metal stoner metal
Bongzilla

Bongzilla

Shared genres: stoner metal, stoner rock

stoner metal stoner rock
Melvins

Melvins

Guide

Shared genres: stoner rock

alternative rock experimental rock grunge
Blue Öyster Cult

Blue Öyster Cult

Same era (~2000s)

acid rock hard rock heavy metal
Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf

Similar era

acid rock blues rock hard rock
ASG

ASG

Shared genres: stoner metal, stoner rock

alternative metal stoner metal stoner rock

Common questions

Who sounds like Kyuss?

Artists similar to Kyuss include Down, Soundgarden, Corrosion of Conformity and Bongzilla. Each shares elements of Kyuss's sound while bringing their own perspective.

What genre is Kyuss?

Kyuss is primarily known for stoner rock and stoner metal. Kyuss delivers a dense tapestry of thick guitar riffs and steady grooves, building momentum through repetition while creating an enveloping atmosphere that invites deep contemplation.

Where should I start if I like Kyuss?

If you enjoy Kyuss, start with Down — their album "Diary of a Mad Band: Europe in the Year of VI" is a great entry point. Shared genres: stoner metal