Vista Chino was an American rock band formed in 2010 by vocalist John Garcia, drummer Brant Bjork and bassist Nick Oliveri, all previously members of Kyuss, along with guitarist Bruno Fevery.

[3] In 2012, the band announced plans to continue touring indefinitely and begin work on a studio album using the Kyuss Lives!

However, a lawsuit by Homme and former Kyuss bassist Scott Reeder prohibited the use of the name for recordings, prompting the band to rename themselves Vista Chino.

After a tour and one album, Peace, Vista Chino broke up in 2014 when Garcia and Bjork supported solo releases.

In 2010, a European "John Garcia plays Kyuss" tour was announced, starting with a gig at Roadburn Festival.

His backing-band was composed of Belgian and Dutch musicians from Agua de Annique, Kong, Celestial Season and Arsenal.

The tour wrapped up on New Year's Eve 2011 at Cherry Cola's Rock 'n' Rolla Cabaret and Lounge, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

[8] In March 2012, it was revealed that Josh Homme and bassist Scott Reeder had filed a federal lawsuit against John Garcia and Brant Bjork alleging "trademark infringement and consumer fraud" over the use of the Kyuss name.

Nick Oliveri left Kyuss later that month, stating managerial issues and was replaced by Billy Cordell.

I wasn't going to compromise my heart and soul and play drums for Josh to make money in a band I started.

name and logo for performances and promotional materials, provided the words "Kyuss" and "Lives" were printed in "equally-prominent lettering.

In August 2013, singer John Garcia said that Vista Chino "is a three-piece band with [himself], Brant [Bjork, drummer] and Bruno [Fevery, guitarist].

Garcia had denied the falling out earlier, stating, "There was never any breakup or any bad blood, it was just really me wanting to get this monkey off my back with my solo record.

"[24] However, the band has remained active on social media, and on December 31, posted a picture of Garcia and Bjork, and teased a new album for 2015.