Palm Desert Scene

The palm desert scene is a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the Coachella Valley in California in the 1990s. It is characterized by heavy, distorted guitar riffs, driving rhythms, and a raw, DIY aesthetic. Bands associated with this scene include Kyuss, Queens of the Stone Age, and Eagles of Death Metal. The sound has been described as "stoner rock" or "desert rock," and has influenced many other bands in the rock and metal genres.