Stoner Rock

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Stoner rock, also known as desert rock or stoner metal, is a subgenre of rock and metal defined by hypnotic, simple, and repetitive rhythms, a very heavy bass, melodic vocals, and a "retro" production sound. It emerged and gained popularity in the 1990s, blending elements of doom metal, psychedelic rock, blues rock, acid rock, and heavy metal. Key influences include the heavy, fuzzed-out sounds of 70s rock, often evoking a desert-like atmosphere. Iconic artists representing the genre include Kyuss and Sleep. The genre's name likely originates from the 1997 compilation "Burn One Up! Music for Stoners."

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