Josh Homme, the architect behind Queens of the Stone Age and co-founder of the revered desert rock band Kyuss, has recently opened the door to a possibility that once seemed firmly shut: a full-fledged Kyuss reunion. In a candid conversation with Kyuss World, Homme admitted (via Blabbermouth): “I know I thought about it many times… So, yeah, it’s possible,” a statement that has ignited hope among fans of the influential group.
This recent revelation from Homme signifies a notable shift from his previously held philosophy on revisiting past musical endeavors. For years, Homme maintained a clear stance against reunions, famously stating in 2020: “My philosophy has always been, never do a reunion, never do a sequel. It’s not what it was; it’s what it is.” He likened a band’s legacy to “an ice sculpture,” emphasizing his desire not to “be a blow dryer on that thing,” indicating a protective instinct over Kyuss‘s original impact and conclusion.
However, Homme‘s latest comments suggest a desire to move beyond past complications and embrace a future without lingering negativity. Reflecting on Kyuss‘s trajectory, he noted: “I just feel like the punctuation of Kyuss — it was such a perfect little unit, and it ended the way it should.” Crucially, he added a willingness to set things right: “There’s no reason to hold on to anything negative. I don’t have negative feelings about anybody. None of that stuff matters.”
The topic of a Kyuss reunion has long been complicated by the band’s initial disbandment in 1995 and a subsequent legal dispute in 2012. Following the original split, former members John Garcia, Nick Oliveri, and Brant Bjork revived the music under the name Kyuss Lives! Homme had previously expressed support for these performances, attending shows himself. His contention arose not from the music being played, but from an alleged attempt by Garcia and Bjork to gain control of the Kyuss trademark during the Kyuss Lives! era. Homme indicated in 2020 that “what Brant and, unfortunately, what John tried to do… that was terrible.”
After Kyuss disbanded in 1995, Homme went on to form Queens of the Stone Age.
While Josh Homme‘s recent statements confirm that a Kyuss reunion is indeed on his mind and deemed “possible,” fans await further developments regarding any concrete plans for the future of the beloved desert rock pioneers.
