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KYU is the name of three artists represented on Last.fm 1) kyü is an experimental pop outfit from Sydney, featuring duo Freya Berkhout and Alyx Dennison. Sounds like a tea party with Beethoven, Bowie, Björk and a Banshee. Their track 'Sunny In Splodges' was featured on New Weird Australia Volume One. http://www.myspace.com/kyusounds 2) KYU is also a mathmetal band from Arnhem, The Netherlands. KYU [kie-joe] is derived from ‘kyu’ [kjoe], which is the Japanese word for grade/level/step, mainly used in the grading system of tradional Japanese fighting arts. It implies progression. KYU was founded in 2004 in the city of...

For 2011 touring line-up, see Kyuss Lives!. Kyuss (pronounced /ˈkaɪ.əs/ KYE-əs) is the corner stone of what is known as stoner rock or desert rock. Although deriving influence from 60s-70s hard rock, Kyuss churned out a unique sound. This was primarily because guitarist Josh Homme often tuned to a low C, a major third below standard pitch, but also singer John Garcia's paint stripping vocals. The band was originally formed in 1989 in Palm Desert, California under the name "Sons of Kyuss". They took the name from a monster in Dungeons and Dragons. Shortly after the release of their self-titled...

BLAAKYUM, a heavy metal band that hails from Beirut Lebanon. Currently a 4 piece band with major thrash metal influence as well as hard rock and classic rock. The mix of thrash music with melodic Deep Purple and Steve Vai like solos, and the high musicianship and depth of composition with clever and dark lyrics makes Blaakyum an original band with a traditional metal style. Blaakyum originally started back in 1995 founded by Mr. Bassem Deaibess. With many major line up changes, and a single released back in 1998 Blaakyum lived a fast paced 5 years with extensive performances from...

RYUKYUDISKO is a techno duo from Okinawa, Japan. The members are brothers RKD1 and RKD2, and are signed to the Ki/oon Record label of Japan. On June 13, 2007 they made their major debut with the single "NICE DAY feat. BEAT CRUSADERS." Their new album is "INSULRHYTHM" released on August 29, 2007, featuring collaborations with artists such as MONGOL800, KOTOMI, and Shinichi Osawa. .