Kyuss Lives! Change Name to Vista Chino
After yesterday's news that bassist Nick Oliveri has rejoined Kyuss Lives!, today comes word that the group has a new name: Vista Chino.
After yesterday's news that bassist Nick Oliveri has rejoined Kyuss Lives!, today comes word that the group has a new name: Vista Chino.
There is never a dull moment when it comes to former Queens of the Stone Age bassist Nick Oliveri. The musician has not only rejoined Kyuss Lives!, but he also has contributed vocals to the upcoming QOTSA album.
They said they wanted to resolve their issues with their former bandmates "behind closed doors" before getting to work on their new album -- and it looks like the members of Kyuss Lives! got half of what they wanted from a federal court ruling handed down Monday (August 13).
As previously reported, the group known as Kyuss Lives! have some legal issues with former Kyuss members Josh Homme and Scott Reeder.
In a new interview, bassist Nick Oliveri has revealed that he has walked away from Kyuss Lives!, while also commenting on his current legal situation stemming from a standoff with an L.A. SWAT team last summer.
Last weekend, news that former Kyuss members Josh Homme (currently of Queens of the Stone Age, Eagles of Death Metal and Them Crooked Vultures) and Scott Reeder had brought a lawsuit against original Kyuss members John Garcia and Brant Bjork, who have been touring as Kyuss Lives!
Yesterday we reported that former Kyuss members Joshua Homme (guitar) and Scott Reeder (bass) had filed a federal lawsuit against Kyuss Lives! claiming trademark infringement and consumer fraud over vocalist John Garcia and drummer Brant Bjork continuing to use the Kyuss name. In an official message released by the two they noted that this was not what they wanted to do but felt they were left with no choice but to take legal action.
One-time Kyuss members Joshua Homme (guitars) and Scott Reeder (bass) have filed a federal lawsuit against Kyuss Lives!, featuring singer John Garcia and drummer Brant Bjork. The pair was forced to bring legal action against their former bandmates for perpetrating what they believe is trademark infringement and consumer fraud. They also contend that this was the last thing they wanted to do. However, they were left with no choice but to take it to the courts.
Despite all of their ups and downs, stoner rockers Kyuss Lives! put on an epic performance at Terminal 5 in New York City Friday (Sept. 23).
Kyuss Lives! -- a new incarnation of the classic stoner-rock outfit Kyuss featuring three-fourths of the original lineup -- have announced plans to hit the roads of North America this fall.