Cynic

Tags: progressive metal , technical death metal , progressive death metal

There are three artists called Cynic.

1. Formed in Florida, United States in 1987, Cynic is a 'progressive metal' band that recorded a few 'thrash metal' demos before moving to a highly complex form of 'jazz-fusion' influenced 'experimental'/'avant-garde' 'death metal', manifested in their seminal album, 1993's 'Focus', which for over a decade was the band's only official release.

Cynic disbanded in 1994 due to artistic differences while working on their second album, but regrouped in 2007 to perform a series of shows. The reunion was successful, with the group also performing a new song, entitled 'Evolutionary Sleeper', a composition in the unique style of Focus. This was a harbinger of things to come, as the group recorded two additional tracks, 'Integral Birth' and 'Adam's Murmur' and then signed a contract with 'Season of Mist' for two albums. Their second album, 'Traced in Air', was released on November 17, 2008 in Europe and November 25, 2008 in North America.

They released 'Re-Traced', a collection of re-workings of songs off Traced in Air, in 2010. This album features a different style that has been described as "space science fiction prog-folk". The album also includes the new track 'Wheels Within Wheels', which Cynic felt fit better on this album than Traced in Air.

Cynic's ground-breaking and pioneering footprint on the world of progressive metal continues to influence 'avant-garde' and 'technical metal' bands to these days. Members of Cynic have also participated in the projects 'Portal', 'Æon Spoke', 'Aghora', 'Exivious' and 'Gordian Knot'.

Cynic's 2008 lineup is:
Paul Masvidal — lead vocals / guitar
Tymon Kruidenier — death growls / guitar
Sean Reinert — drums
Robin Zielhorst — bass

2. British 'nwobhm' Cynic was founded in 1980, and still exists. They released two demos, one 2 track 7", one album and one 'best of' compilation. Their page is here: 'Cynic (UK)'

3. The German 'rac' band Cynic released one album in 2008 called 'Wach endlich auf'. They also released 3 splits in 2006, 2007 and 2009.

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