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Cynic - To Tour Europe With Obscura In 2024

Cynic and Obscura announce their co-headline 'The Focus Of A Valediction European Tour 2024' with special guest Cryptosis. The tour begins on March 8th, 2024 in Bochum (Germany). Find all confirmed shows below.

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Posted: 08.11.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (3)


Cynic - Announce Co-Headlining North American Tour With Atheist

Cynic will be embarking on an extensive North American co-headlining tour with Atheist. The trek will launch on June 10 in Austin, TX and will conclude on July 9 in Greensboro, NC. Tickets will go on sale Friday, April 28. Cynic be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Focus by performing the seminal album in its entirety while also paying homage to late members Sean Reinert and Sean Malone.

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Posted: 27.04.2023 by Bad English | Comments (1)


Cynic - To Embark On Tour Over Latin America

Progressive metal collective Cynic will be embarking on a Latin American headlining tour with support from tech death label-mates, Beyond Creation. The journey will kick off on April 14 in Sao Paulo (Brazil) and concluding on April 27 in Mexico City (Mexico). Cynic will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Focus by performing the seminal album in its entirety while also paying homage to late members Sean Reinert and Sean Malone. More anniversary and memorial tribute shows will be announced in the near future.

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Event: Cynic: Latin American Tour 2023 30th Anniversary Refocus/Remembrance
Posted: 07.02.2023 by Abattoir | Comments (0)


Cynic - Instrumental 'Ascension Codes' Released

Having lost Sean Reinert and Sean Malone due to both of their premature deaths in 2020, Cynic's Paul Masvidal was near to giving up, but nonetheless returned with the album Ascension Codes in 2021, reviewed here by musclassica. Now, Cynic offers us an instrumental version of the entire latest album for our enjoyment, which you can check out in the Bandcamp player here.

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Posted: 10.10.2022 by Netzach | Comments (0)


Cynic - Share Music Video

Cynic's long-awaited new album, Ascension Codes, is officially out. To celebrate the release, Cynic are now sharing official music video for the song "Diamond Light Body," featuring artwork by visionary artists Martina Hoffmann and Robert Venosa. Design and animations by Randy Gaul and Jonatan Martinez (the latter worked with Masvidal on the Mythical Human Vessel trilogy).

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Posted: 27.11.2021 by Alessteel | Comments (0)


Cynic - Entire 'Ascension Codes' Album Available For Listening

Cynic's new full length, Ascension Codes, is ready to be released this coming Friday (November 26th) via Season Of Mist. Now, a full stream has been launched via YouTube. Check it out.

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Posted: 24.11.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (1)


Cynic - Debut New Track

In one week, Cynic will put out a highly anticipated new full-length - Ascension Codes - via Season Of Mist. The band is now sharing the newest single, "In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing", available for streaming in the form of a drum-playthrough video performed by Matt Lynch.

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Posted: 19.11.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (6)


Cynic - Share Preview Of Two New Tracks

On November 26th, the legendary Cynic will be releasing their highly-anticipated new full-length, Ascension Codes. Give a listen to the newest preview of the tunes called "Sha48*" and "6th Dimensional Archetype".

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Posted: 16.10.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


Cynic - Detail Next Full Length Offering 'Ascension Codes'

The legendary Cynic will be releasing its highly-anticipated new full-length, Ascension Codes, on November 26 via Season Of Mist. It was mixed and co-produced by Warren Riker. The band is now sharing the first single, "Mythical Serpents," which can be heard below.

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Posted: 15.09.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (10)


Cynic - Unveil 'Integral' Song, Feat. Sean Malone

Cynic are sharing a touching tribute to late bassist Sean Malone, who died on December 7, 2020. To commemorate Malone's legacy, the band have released a never-before-heard recorded performance of the song "Integral", in which Malone performs fretless bass. "Integral" was originally released as a solo guitar and vocal track on Cynic's Re-Traced EP.

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Posted: 03.09.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (7)


Cynic - To Unleash New Record This Year

With losing longtime members, drummer Sean Reinert (officially parted ways in 2017) and bass player Sean Malone, 2020 was a very tough year for Cynic. In yesterday's statement, the band's guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal revealed, among others, that we can expect a new Cynic record this year.

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Posted: 01.01.2021 by Abattoir | Comments (4)


Cynic - To Re-Release 'Traced In Air' Album

Cynic are announcing the updated release of their second full length effort, Traced In Air (2008). Traced in Air remixed edition features new tracking by virtuoso bassist Sean Malone, a vibrant new mix by Periphery's bassist Adam "Nolly" Getgood as well as mastering done by Ermin Hamidovic. The album is slated for release on September 27th. To get a taste of the new offering in comparison of the original 2008 version, check out the special made video below.

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Posted: 18.08.2019 by Abattoir | Comments (5)


Paul Masvidal - Working On Solo Album And New Cynic Album

After Cynic released a new single and first new song in four years "Humanoid" back in January, fans started anticipating a new record and it's coming. Guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal has now confirmed that he is both working on an acoustic solo album and the new Cynic as well.

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Posted: 10.07.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (4)


Cynic - Release New Single

Cynic just released a new single! However, just last month, they had warned us that founder, guitarist and vocalist Paul Masvidal would continue with the band now that original drummer Sean Reinert left and reached an agreement with Masvidal. They just released a digital single titled "Humanoid". This song marks the first new music from the progressive pioneers since their 2014 full-length, Kindly Bent To Free Us. You can give it a spin below.

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Posted: 15.01.2018 by BloodTears | Comments (13)


Cynic - Sean Reinert Leaves; Band Continues With Masvidal

Further development have been made in regard to Cynic's status. The progressive metal legends have agreed that Cynic will continue its activity without long-time original drummer Sean Reinert, as guitarist and vocalist Paul Masvidal will push on to find new talents to add to the Cynic fame. In his farewell post on the band's Facebook page, Reinert explained the situation and the agreement reached between him and Masvidal and the future plans for both musicians.

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Posted: 10.12.2017 by Kais | Comments (5)