May 11, 2013
Focus vinyl available soon
Hey folks! Limited edition "Focus" vinyl available soon. A web store will be up within a couple weeks. Please don't buy from eBay sellers who purchased on the recent Death tour and are now reselling for ridiculous prices. Buy from us, you will save money and support the band directly. Thanks.
May 11, 2013
Paul on the new Psychic Temple album
Paul guests on the new Psychic Temple album! Keep your ears peeled on this release. Chris Schlarb is an amazing artist.
Read more at Exclaim.ca.
May 7, 2013
Strandberg Masvidalien guitar
Ola Strandberg and his expert team at Strandberg Guitarworks have built my dream guitar and I am filled with gratitude. This instrument is a timeless piece of art crafted with so much love and attention to detail, it's truly unlike anything out there. This is not a guitar -- it's a reinvention of the instrument as we know it. And now it can be yours. Take the leap.
You will be enthralled and inspired to greater musical heights. Hear its magic on the new album from Cynic, coming Fall 2013. -- Paul
May 2, 2013
Carbon Based Anatomy reviewed at Chronicles of Chaos
Click here to check out Chronicles of Chaos' review of Carbon Based Anatomy.
We just got back from the Death for All tour, thanks for all the support out on the road!
April 16, 2013
Cynic forum disabled temporarily
Cynic forum members: due to ongoing attacks on the Cynic forum we have had to disable it temporarily. We are hoping to have a new home for it soon. Thank you for your patience.
December 12, 2012
Cynic enter Perfect Sound Studios to begin recording new album
CYNIC have entered Perfect Sound studios in Hollywood, California to begin recording a new album.
About the new material, drummer Sean Reinert said: "This album marks CYNIC's 5th release. It's a bold new sound for CYNIC and marks a gigantic leap in the band's progression. We've had a lot of time to let this material develop and gestate, and it finally feels ready to be unleashed on the world. I've been in trio mode with Malone and Masvidal flushing out a zillion and one details, and couldn't be happier about what's happening with these songs. They are truly alive!"
Early working titles for tracks include: "Endlessly Bountiful", "Moon Heart Sun Head", and "True Hallucination Speak".
November 19, 2012
NEW CYNIC LOGO JERSEYS and T-SHIRTS !!
Get your HOLIDAY GIFTS and SPREAD THE CYNIC LOVE ;-)
http://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/item/17201
http://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/item/17202
November 9, 2012
Album update from Paul
Hallo comrades of the virtual space... we're making lotsa progress on the new album... here's some song titles to ponder -
True Hallucination Speak
Moon Heart Sun Head
May 21, 2012
News flash! Be a part of Cynic history!
AEON SPOKE's catalog has become available on iTunes Worldwide and nearly all other digital outlets. Be one of the first 1000 fans to purchase this album for $9.99 and you will be special thanked on Cynic's new album (to be released in 2012). A perfectly dreamy collection of 20 songs to enhance your 2012 summer experience. Thanks for your support. Tracklisting:
Be sure to mention your name in the order or email us to notify of purchase: info.cyniconline@gmail.com
January 20, 2012
Special merch package available
Hey friends, Cynic is offering an 'extremely limited tour bundle merch package.' Includes a rare European Carbon-Based Anatomy tour poster autographed by Sean and Paul, an autographed Re-Traced / Re-Focused USA tour poster, Paul's guitar pic, Sean's drum sticks, two tour t-shirts, sticker bundles, and more. Take advantage of this opportunity, while you can. We don't expect supplies to last long.
With gratitude.
Buy from IndieMerch
November 15, 2011
Carbon-Based Anatomy reviewed by Pitchfork
Carbon-Based Anatomy has been reviewed by the folks over at Pitchfork, check it out: here.
November 11, 2011
Carbon-Based Anatomy released
Happy 11.11.11. The day CBA is released to the world. Spread the love!
November 4, 2011
All Songs Considered interview with Paul Masvidal
Check out the interview Paul did recently with NPR's All Songs Considered via the link below.
Cynic: The Futuristic Sounds Of 'Rothko Metal'
More reviews/interviews:
The Aquarian - Interview with Paul Masvidal from Cynic: Shining A Light
Powerline - review of Carbon Based Anatomy
October 30, 2011
'Carbon-Based Anatomy Record Release Party
Click the image below for a large view of the poster and more info. Thanks!
October 13, 2011
Pre-order Carbon-Based Anatomy on iTunes
Hi everyone, Carbon-Based Anatomy is now available for pre-order via iTunes by clicking on the button below.
October 11, 2011
Carbon-Based Anatomy sample
Hi everyone, the title track to our upcoming release, Carbon-Based Anatomy, has been posted online for you to hear. The track can be downloaded from Season of Mist's site here or streamed via our radio player.
October 10, 2011
Tour announcement
Cynic is pleased to announce upcoming USA and European tour dates in support of their new release Carbon-Based Anatomy, which will be released on 11.11.11 on Season Of Mist Records worldwide. Cynic also warmly welcomes the talents of Brandon Giffin on bass and Max Phelps on guitar, vocals.
Joining us on tour will be our friends in 3 and Scale the Summit.
View the dates here.
September 6, 2011
CYNIC to release new EP: Carbon-Based Anatomy
CYNIC have recorded a new EP entitled "Carbon-Based Anatomy". Stay tuned for more updates, news coming soon.
Paul Masvidal describes this new EP as "both a philosophical as well as a musical journey, one that begins in the Amazon jungle on the lips of a shamanic wisewoman (as portrayed by Amy Correia) and ends in outerspace."
Tracklist:
Release dates
November 15 - North America
Novemeber 11 - Europe
Pre-order
CD
BLUE VINYL
VINYL
June 5, 2011
Album update
Ok friends, You got my attention...here's an official update. I've been working away in the home studio writing lots of new songs and keeping off the grid to stay creatively focused. Apologies for having been a bit reclusive in our digital age of informational abundance!
It's safe to say that Cynic already has plenty of material for a new record, but something keeps the inspiration going to write more. I feel like I'm on for the ride and just seeing what manifests as a result of sitting on the train and looking out the window. As we move further along and closer to 'destination recording', the album will start to shape itself and the appropriate songs will be chosen.
We're looking at late summer / early fall to enter the studio. At the moment, I have no idea when the record will be released. Maybe later this year or early next. We're also in communication with lots of fantastic new musicians who will be involved. I can already sense this next album is going to take our listeners on a whole new sonic adventure that words cannot yet describe. I say this because the work is feeling based and there's a lot of life poured into these embryos that will speak for themselves when heard. I'm always amazed at how living life informs the art so directly and yet we have no power over it.
The songs have a directness and urgency unlike anything we've done before due to a bountiful influx of concentrated life experiences. Thank the universe for the gift of music. I am so absolutely grateful to be alive and to be able to share the potency and beauty of music with you. In the meantime keep spreading the love and thank you for taking this journey with us. Oneness...pm
June 4, 2011
Sean Reinert at Sick Drummer Magazine's instructional camp
"Sick Drummer Magazine is putting together an exclusive 5 day Sick Drummer Camp, with George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Sean Reinert, Danny Walker and Navene Koperweis! Additionally, there will be guest appearances by other well known players/industry professionals."
Click here for info!
February 9, 2011
Exclusive Traced in Air Hot Topic shirt!
Brand new Traced In Air T-shirt in stock now.
Exclusive Venosa design for Hot Topic comes in a yellow-orange print on military olive green. All sizes available.
Exclusive Venosa Design
January 20th 2011
Sean at Titans of the Throne drum festival
Dear Cynic family,
Be sure to check out Sean's performance at the upcoming Titans of the Throne drum festival.
Click here for additional info on the festival.
CYNIC
December 27th 2010
Happy holidays from Cynic
Dear Cynic family,
Here's a fantastic music video experiment our talented friend and colleague, Jeremy Light from Veil Film, brilliantly whipped together for the song 'Wheels Within Wheels'...happy holidaze...enjoy..thanks for your support.
Much love, Cynic
Click here to view the video
"Like some bxw abstract noir film, Jeremy Light visually interprets Wheels Within Wheels as an art book song. Bizarre shapes and fragmented light bounce around and take form only to dissolve again into flurries of chaos and order much like the music itself. Beauty and transcendence are considered some of Cynic's elemental qualities, and this video seems to explore that feeling with complete abandon and precision at once. Hat's off to Jeremy!"
"Cynic's transcendent and philosophical leanings take abstract shape in this mind-expanding visual feast."
CYNIC
December 14th 2010
LINEUP CHANGE
Dear Cynic Fans,
We're announcing a change in the band's lineup this winter. After much soul-searching and discussion, Cynic will say goodbye to bassist Robin Zielhorst and guitarist Tymon Kruidenier. This decision was reached mutually, with great respect for each other as people and the work that we've done over the past 2-3 years. The logistical challenges of maintaining a band that is half based in The Netherlands and the other half in the United States (drummer Sean Reinert and guitarist Paul Masvidal live in California), has become unworkable. The pre-production stages for Cynic's next release have just begun and it seemed like an appropriate time to define the next chapter of the band. The new Cynic release is coming in summer 2011 on the Season of Mist label.
Paul Masvidal comments: "Tymon and Robin are great guys whose hard work made it possible for Cynic to get back out on the road and tour the world with Traced In Air. I'm really grateful for their contribution and presence, and look forward to seeing where their talents and music will take them next.
Robin Zielhorst comments: "It has been an honor to play and perform in Cynic. Tymon and I would like to thank Paul and Sean for the opportunity and to especially thank the fans for their support and for warmly welcoming us into the Cynic family. We look forward to seeing you all on the road soon."
Cynic's immediate plan is to continue writing and do pre-production for their new record. They are also working towards a remixed re-release of their classic recording "Focus." Robin and Tymon plan to work on a new release from their band Exivious, which will likely be recorded in Tymon's new soon-to-be completed recording studio
Please direct any inquiries to Cynic's manager Andy Karp at info@artisthaven.net.
Thank you,
Paul & Sean
October 22nd, 2010
Sean's instructional DVD - "It's About Time"
Sick Drummer Magazine is honored to announce "It's About Time", the first ever Instructional DVD from legendary Sean Reinert of Cynic. The filming is scheduled to start in November and will take place just outside San Fransisco, California.
"It's About Time" will walk you through Sean's warm up excercises, practice routines, posture, stick selection & grip variables, pedal approach, drum tuning/tones, drum selection and much, much more.
The DVD will also include the performance & explanation of several songs Sean has recorded with various projects during his amazing, and still flourishing career. Add to that some live footage and other relative advice from Sean, and you've got yourself a very unique and valuable tool to help improve your playing!
October 7th, 2010
GET YOUR MERCH NOW!
We have a 10% discount on all merchandise until October 31st. Use this discount code at checkout: SCARYDSC4
CYNIC - Official Store
September 28th, 2010
CYNIC IS COMING TO INDIA!
CYNIC is headlining the Indian Music Conference in Goa the 20th of November. We're excited for our first trip to India! For more information, please check out the Indian Music Conference website.
August 26th, 2010
US TOUR DONE, GETTING READY FOR ALBUM NUMBER 3!
Dear Cynic family,
We'd like to thank you guys for making our first ever US headlining tour a great success and a lot of fun for us personally! Not only did we have a great time performing a set list this extensive, there was also a real family vibe going on behind the scenes between us, our crew and the guys from Intronaut and Dysrhythmia.
As we are wrapping up our touring cycle for Traced In Air and Re-Traced with this successful tour, it's time to get ready for album number 3! The first baby steps into this gigantic process are being taken right now, creating little embryos of songs that will turn into fully fledged CYNIC tunes over the course of the following months, exciting!
All the best,
CYNIC
July 17th, 2010
US TOUR PROMO VIDEO
Check out this little promo video we put online for our upcoming US tour!
July 15th, 2010
10% DISCOUNT ON ALL MERCH!
We recently switched to a new newsletter service that needs all our current subscribers to opt-in again. This is to confirm you want to receive our newsletter. Some of our current subscribers assumed the opt-in email they received was fake and didn't respond to it or unsubscribed. If this is the case, please subscribe again! You can do so on the right side of this website.
As a limited time offer we're now giving a 10% discount on all our online merchandise if you subscribe to our newsletter!!! You will receive a promo code in the confirmation email you will receive after subscribing.
June 29th, 2010
EURO TOUR DONE / US TOUR COMING UP!
We just finished an awesome European tour that got us really psyched for our upcoming US run starting July 22nd in LA. It's our first US headlining tour and we can't wait to share our extended set with our dear Cynic family in the US and Canada!
To get you guys warmed up we'd like to share some pictures our friend Anthony Debois took of us in Paris. Check them out by opening the gallery below!
June 9th, 2010
LIVE FOOTAGE FROM BTBAM TOUR!
Metal Injection posted videos from 3 songs we performed on our most recent US tour.
Nunc Fluens & The Space For This
Evolutionary Sleeper
Celestial Voyage
June 6th, 2010
EUROPEAN TOUR BLOG!
Follow us on our current European tour! Omeed Izadyar, our lighting tech, is keeping track of all our adventures on the road. You can read about it on his website: the Crossing!
May 25th, 2010
GET YOUR VIP TICKETS NOW!
VIP & pre-sale tickets for our RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED USA headline tour this July/August are available now!
The VIP package goes for $55 and will get you the following:
• an event ticket
• a meet & greet with the band
• a signed CYNIC tour poster
• a CYNIC RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED tour t-shirt
• a commemorative VIP laminate
For more information head over to our ticket website!
May 19th, 2010
RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED LIVE!
Decibel Magazine and Cynic are proud to announce the inaugural Hall of Fame tour! Historic in every sense, the Hall of Fame tour, titled Re-Traced / Re-Focused Live, will see progressive metal icons Cynic perform Hall of Fame album Focus in its entirety, along with tracks from the group’s lauded second album, Traced in Air, and more. Direct support comes from progressive masters Intronaut and Dysrhythmia.
“We’re not only excited about this Hall Of Fame tour with Decibel, we’re committed to giving Cynic fans a unique and memorable concert experience unlike ever before,” says Cynic frontman/guitarist Paul Masvidal. “Focus will be performed in its entirety from start to finish, along with Traced in Air and beyond. It’s going to be a journey directly into Cynic’s pulsating, vibrant heart.”
“Decibel is honored to have a band of the caliber and historical significance of Cynic to headline our inaugural Hall of Fame tour,” added Decibel Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian. “Their Focus album has withstood the test of time like few other records, and I’m thrilled that death and progressive metal fans can experience its live power on this special tour.”
Read the article at the Decibel website.
RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED TOUR DATES:
Thu/Jul-22 - Los Angeles CA - El Rey Theatre
Fri/Jul-23 - San Francisco CA - Slim's
Sat/Jul-24 - Portland OR - Hawthorne
Mon/Jul-26 - Vancouver BC - Commodore
Wed/Jul-28 - Denver CO - Marquis
Fri/Jul-30 - Minneapolis MN - Station 4
Sat/Jul-31 - Chicago IL - Bottom Lounge
Sun/Aug-01 - Detroit MI - Magic Stick
Mon/Aug-02 - Toronto ON - Opera House
Wed/Aug-04 - Montreal QC - Café Campus
Thu/Aug-05 - Boston MA - Harpers Ferry
Fri/Aug-06 - New York NY - Bowery Ballroom
Sat/Aug-07 - Philadelphia PA - Trocadero
Sun/Aug-08 - Washington DC - The Rock and Roll Hotel
Mon/Aug-09 - Carrboro NC - Cat's Cradle
Tue/Aug-10 - Atlanta GA - Masquerade
Thu/Aug-12 - Orlando FL - The Social
Fri/Aug-13 - Ft Lauderdale FL - Culture Room
** Venues subject to change. Check local listings.
May 18th, 2010
RE-TRACED RELEASED!
Today marks the release of our EP RE-TRACED!
Celebrate with us and pick up one of our brand new RE-TRACED shirts at our online merch store.
May 3rd, 2010
FIRST THOUGHTS ON RE-TRACED!
The first copies of RE-TRACED have been sent out to the press, exciting! Read here what MetalSucks thinks of our upcoming EP.
April 25th, 2010
FULL SONG FROM RE-TRACED ONLINE!
Check out the full song KING from our upcoming EP RE-TRACED. Listen to it on our CYNIC radio feature on this website or our MySpace profile.
April 13th, 2010
NEW RE-TRACED SAMPLES ONLINE!
New samples from our upcoming EP RE-TRACED are online now! Check out the CYNIC radio feature on this website to hear 40 seconds of every song off RE-TRACED.
April 9th, 2010
NEW WEBSITE ONLINE!
The launch of a brand new website! Feel free to take a look around and please join our forum to become a part of our online CYNIC family.
April 6th, 2010
RE-TRACED AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!
We're happy to announce that RE-TRACED is now available for pre-order at Season of Mist!
Season Of Mist's online store
March 27th, 2010
Roadrunner's Monte Conner discusses "Greatest Album Covers"
Monte Conner goes through his Top 10 Album Covers in Roadrunner Records History. Check it out on Youtube!
March 10th, 2010
CYNIC RE-DRAWN
Upcoming release: RE-TRACED
Release date: May 17th, US May 18th
RE-TRACED, CYNIC's upcoming EP made of four remakes of songs from the TRACED IN AIR album, a previously unreleased track and a video, is set for a May 17th release. Here is the artwork and tracklisting:
1. Space
2. Evolutionary
3. King
4. Integral
5. Wheels Within Wheels
Frontman Paul Masvidal comments: "The artwork on the EP takes Venosa's original song paintings from the TRACED IN AIR booklet and reinterprets them by extracting the basic outlines, almost appearing as though they are etched in wood. Travis Smith helped manifest these conceptions graphically. The idea was to have the 'tracing' of the original work in tact, so it almost morphs into a simple line drawing of the sculptural shapes found in Venosa's work. The end result appears like unearthed, archival etchings from an alien planet."
February 23rd, 2010
CYNICAL TALK - THE NEW CYNIC FORUMS!
Dear Cynical friends,
We'd like to invite you to join our new forums here.
If you happen to be registered at our old forums, your account got automatically transferred and you will receive your new password as a personal message in a day or 2.
We hope to see you there!
February 20, 2010
CYNIC IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
Hi everyone, check out a recent concert review in the New York Times.
Thanks for the support!
September 09, 2009
Decibel Magazine inducts Cynic's 'Focus' into its Hall of Fame
"Focus almost never happened. Hurricane Andrew (a Category 5 storm that devastated South Florida in 1992), bassists frequently exiting and three separate visits to Morrisound Studios could’ve cost the world Cynic. Despite Andrew—considered a blessing by vocalist/guitarist Paul Masvidal—the setbacks and Roadrunner Records’ visionless disposition, the Miami-based quartet persevered, crafting eight exhilarating, uncommonly technical songs that would spark death metal anew. Unlike any before (Death’s Human comes close) and after (Gorguts’ Obscura righteously bends minds), Focus dropped jaws, defied expectations and expanded horizons. The problem was that too few outside the band—from fans to label reps—understood Cynic’s sophisticated, barely metal musical language." -Decibel
Check out the full excerpt at Decibel's site by clicking here!
Thanks for the support!
Focus vinyl available soon
Hey folks! Limited edition "Focus" vinyl available soon. A web store will be up within a couple weeks. Please don't buy from eBay sellers who purchased on the recent Death tour and are now reselling for ridiculous prices. Buy from us, you will save money and support the band directly. Thanks.
Paul on the new Psychic Temple album
Paul guests on the new Psychic Temple album! Keep your ears peeled on this release. Chris Schlarb is an amazing artist.
Read more at Exclaim.ca.
Strandberg Masvidalien guitar
You will be enthralled and inspired to greater musical heights. Hear its magic on the new album from Cynic, coming Fall 2013. -- Paul
Carbon Based Anatomy reviewed at Chronicles of Chaos
Click here to check out Chronicles of Chaos' review of Carbon Based Anatomy.
We just got back from the Death for All tour, thanks for all the support out on the road!
Cynic forum disabled temporarily
Cynic forum members: due to ongoing attacks on the Cynic forum we have had to disable it temporarily. We are hoping to have a new home for it soon. Thank you for your patience.
Cynic enter Perfect Sound Studios to begin recording new album
CYNIC have entered Perfect Sound studios in Hollywood, California to begin recording a new album.
About the new material, drummer Sean Reinert said: "This album marks CYNIC's 5th release. It's a bold new sound for CYNIC and marks a gigantic leap in the band's progression. We've had a lot of time to let this material develop and gestate, and it finally feels ready to be unleashed on the world. I've been in trio mode with Malone and Masvidal flushing out a zillion and one details, and couldn't be happier about what's happening with these songs. They are truly alive!"
Early working titles for tracks include: "Endlessly Bountiful", "Moon Heart Sun Head", and "True Hallucination Speak".
NEW CYNIC LOGO JERSEYS and T-SHIRTS !!
Get your HOLIDAY GIFTS and SPREAD THE CYNIC LOVE ;-)
http://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/item/17201
http://www.indiemerch.com/cynic/item/17202
Album update from Paul
Hallo comrades of the virtual space... we're making lotsa progress on the new album... here's some song titles to ponder -
True Hallucination Speak
Moon Heart Sun Head
News flash! Be a part of Cynic history!
AEON SPOKE's catalog has become available on iTunes Worldwide and nearly all other digital outlets. Be one of the first 1000 fans to purchase this album for $9.99 and you will be special thanked on Cynic's new album (to be released in 2012). A perfectly dreamy collection of 20 songs to enhance your 2012 summer experience. Thanks for your support. Tracklisting:
- Emmanuel*
- No Answers*
- Grace*
- Pablo At The Park*
- Yellowman*
- Nothing*
- Silence*
- Cavalry Of Woe
- The Fisher Tale
- For Good
- Sand & Foam
- Suicide Boy
- Face The Wind
Be sure to mention your name in the order or email us to notify of purchase: info.cyniconline@gmail.com
Special merch package available
Hey friends, Cynic is offering an 'extremely limited tour bundle merch package.' Includes a rare European Carbon-Based Anatomy tour poster autographed by Sean and Paul, an autographed Re-Traced / Re-Focused USA tour poster, Paul's guitar pic, Sean's drum sticks, two tour t-shirts, sticker bundles, and more. Take advantage of this opportunity, while you can. We don't expect supplies to last long.
With gratitude.
Buy from IndieMerch
Carbon-Based Anatomy reviewed by Pitchfork
Carbon-Based Anatomy has been reviewed by the folks over at Pitchfork, check it out: here.
Carbon-Based Anatomy released
Happy 11.11.11. The day CBA is released to the world. Spread the love!
All Songs Considered interview with Paul Masvidal
Check out the interview Paul did recently with NPR's All Songs Considered via the link below.
Cynic: The Futuristic Sounds Of 'Rothko Metal'
More reviews/interviews:
The Aquarian - Interview with Paul Masvidal from Cynic: Shining A Light
Powerline - review of Carbon Based Anatomy
'Carbon-Based Anatomy Record Release Party
Click the image below for a large view of the poster and more info. Thanks!
Pre-order Carbon-Based Anatomy on iTunes
Hi everyone, Carbon-Based Anatomy is now available for pre-order via iTunes by clicking on the button below.
Carbon-Based Anatomy sample
Hi everyone, the title track to our upcoming release, Carbon-Based Anatomy, has been posted online for you to hear. The track can be downloaded from Season of Mist's site here or streamed via our radio player.
Tour announcement
Cynic is pleased to announce upcoming USA and European tour dates in support of their new release Carbon-Based Anatomy, which will be released on 11.11.11 on Season Of Mist Records worldwide. Cynic also warmly welcomes the talents of Brandon Giffin on bass and Max Phelps on guitar, vocals.
Joining us on tour will be our friends in 3 and Scale the Summit.
View the dates here.
CYNIC to release new EP: Carbon-Based Anatomy
Paul Masvidal describes this new EP as "both a philosophical as well as a musical journey, one that begins in the Amazon jungle on the lips of a shamanic wisewoman (as portrayed by Amy Correia) and ends in outerspace."
Tracklist:
- Amidst The Coals
- Carbon-Based Anatomy
- Bija!
- Box Up My Bones
- Elves Beam Out
- Hieroglyph
Release dates
November 15 - North America
Novemeber 11 - Europe
Pre-order
CD
BLUE VINYL
VINYL
Album update
Ok friends, You got my attention...here's an official update. I've been working away in the home studio writing lots of new songs and keeping off the grid to stay creatively focused. Apologies for having been a bit reclusive in our digital age of informational abundance!
It's safe to say that Cynic already has plenty of material for a new record, but something keeps the inspiration going to write more. I feel like I'm on for the ride and just seeing what manifests as a result of sitting on the train and looking out the window. As we move further along and closer to 'destination recording', the album will start to shape itself and the appropriate songs will be chosen.
We're looking at late summer / early fall to enter the studio. At the moment, I have no idea when the record will be released. Maybe later this year or early next. We're also in communication with lots of fantastic new musicians who will be involved. I can already sense this next album is going to take our listeners on a whole new sonic adventure that words cannot yet describe. I say this because the work is feeling based and there's a lot of life poured into these embryos that will speak for themselves when heard. I'm always amazed at how living life informs the art so directly and yet we have no power over it.
The songs have a directness and urgency unlike anything we've done before due to a bountiful influx of concentrated life experiences. Thank the universe for the gift of music. I am so absolutely grateful to be alive and to be able to share the potency and beauty of music with you. In the meantime keep spreading the love and thank you for taking this journey with us. Oneness...pm
Sean Reinert at Sick Drummer Magazine's instructional camp
"Sick Drummer Magazine is putting together an exclusive 5 day Sick Drummer Camp, with George Kollias, Derek Roddy, Sean Reinert, Danny Walker and Navene Koperweis! Additionally, there will be guest appearances by other well known players/industry professionals."
Click here for info!
Exclusive Traced in Air Hot Topic shirt!
Brand new Traced In Air T-shirt in stock now.
Exclusive Venosa design for Hot Topic comes in a yellow-orange print on military olive green. All sizes available.
Exclusive Venosa Design
Sean at Titans of the Throne drum festival
Dear Cynic family,
Be sure to check out Sean's performance at the upcoming Titans of the Throne drum festival.
Click here for additional info on the festival.
CYNIC
Happy holidays from Cynic
Dear Cynic family,
Here's a fantastic music video experiment our talented friend and colleague, Jeremy Light from Veil Film, brilliantly whipped together for the song 'Wheels Within Wheels'...happy holidaze...enjoy..thanks for your support.
Much love, Cynic
Click here to view the video
"Like some bxw abstract noir film, Jeremy Light visually interprets Wheels Within Wheels as an art book song. Bizarre shapes and fragmented light bounce around and take form only to dissolve again into flurries of chaos and order much like the music itself. Beauty and transcendence are considered some of Cynic's elemental qualities, and this video seems to explore that feeling with complete abandon and precision at once. Hat's off to Jeremy!"
"Cynic's transcendent and philosophical leanings take abstract shape in this mind-expanding visual feast."
CYNIC
LINEUP CHANGE
Dear Cynic Fans,
We're announcing a change in the band's lineup this winter. After much soul-searching and discussion, Cynic will say goodbye to bassist Robin Zielhorst and guitarist Tymon Kruidenier. This decision was reached mutually, with great respect for each other as people and the work that we've done over the past 2-3 years. The logistical challenges of maintaining a band that is half based in The Netherlands and the other half in the United States (drummer Sean Reinert and guitarist Paul Masvidal live in California), has become unworkable. The pre-production stages for Cynic's next release have just begun and it seemed like an appropriate time to define the next chapter of the band. The new Cynic release is coming in summer 2011 on the Season of Mist label.
Paul Masvidal comments: "Tymon and Robin are great guys whose hard work made it possible for Cynic to get back out on the road and tour the world with Traced In Air. I'm really grateful for their contribution and presence, and look forward to seeing where their talents and music will take them next.
Robin Zielhorst comments: "It has been an honor to play and perform in Cynic. Tymon and I would like to thank Paul and Sean for the opportunity and to especially thank the fans for their support and for warmly welcoming us into the Cynic family. We look forward to seeing you all on the road soon."
Cynic's immediate plan is to continue writing and do pre-production for their new record. They are also working towards a remixed re-release of their classic recording "Focus." Robin and Tymon plan to work on a new release from their band Exivious, which will likely be recorded in Tymon's new soon-to-be completed recording studio
Please direct any inquiries to Cynic's manager Andy Karp at info@artisthaven.net.
Thank you,
Paul & Sean
Sean's instructional DVD - "It's About Time"
Sick Drummer Magazine is honored to announce "It's About Time", the first ever Instructional DVD from legendary Sean Reinert of Cynic. The filming is scheduled to start in November and will take place just outside San Fransisco, California.
"It's About Time" will walk you through Sean's warm up excercises, practice routines, posture, stick selection & grip variables, pedal approach, drum tuning/tones, drum selection and much, much more.
The DVD will also include the performance & explanation of several songs Sean has recorded with various projects during his amazing, and still flourishing career. Add to that some live footage and other relative advice from Sean, and you've got yourself a very unique and valuable tool to help improve your playing!
GET YOUR MERCH NOW!
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CYNIC - Official Store
CYNIC IS COMING TO INDIA!
CYNIC is headlining the Indian Music Conference in Goa the 20th of November. We're excited for our first trip to India! For more information, please check out the Indian Music Conference website.
US TOUR DONE, GETTING READY FOR ALBUM NUMBER 3!
Dear Cynic family,
We'd like to thank you guys for making our first ever US headlining tour a great success and a lot of fun for us personally! Not only did we have a great time performing a set list this extensive, there was also a real family vibe going on behind the scenes between us, our crew and the guys from Intronaut and Dysrhythmia.
As we are wrapping up our touring cycle for Traced In Air and Re-Traced with this successful tour, it's time to get ready for album number 3! The first baby steps into this gigantic process are being taken right now, creating little embryos of songs that will turn into fully fledged CYNIC tunes over the course of the following months, exciting!
All the best,
CYNIC
US TOUR PROMO VIDEO
Check out this little promo video we put online for our upcoming US tour!
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EURO TOUR DONE / US TOUR COMING UP!
We just finished an awesome European tour that got us really psyched for our upcoming US run starting July 22nd in LA. It's our first US headlining tour and we can't wait to share our extended set with our dear Cynic family in the US and Canada!
To get you guys warmed up we'd like to share some pictures our friend Anthony Debois took of us in Paris. Check them out by opening the gallery below!
LIVE FOOTAGE FROM BTBAM TOUR!
Metal Injection posted videos from 3 songs we performed on our most recent US tour.
Nunc Fluens & The Space For This
Evolutionary Sleeper
Celestial Voyage
EUROPEAN TOUR BLOG!
Follow us on our current European tour! Omeed Izadyar, our lighting tech, is keeping track of all our adventures on the road. You can read about it on his website: the Crossing!
GET YOUR VIP TICKETS NOW!
VIP & pre-sale tickets for our RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED USA headline tour this July/August are available now!
The VIP package goes for $55 and will get you the following:
• an event ticket
• a meet & greet with the band
• a signed CYNIC tour poster
• a CYNIC RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED tour t-shirt
• a commemorative VIP laminate
For more information head over to our ticket website!
RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED LIVE!
Decibel Magazine and Cynic are proud to announce the inaugural Hall of Fame tour! Historic in every sense, the Hall of Fame tour, titled Re-Traced / Re-Focused Live, will see progressive metal icons Cynic perform Hall of Fame album Focus in its entirety, along with tracks from the group’s lauded second album, Traced in Air, and more. Direct support comes from progressive masters Intronaut and Dysrhythmia.
“We’re not only excited about this Hall Of Fame tour with Decibel, we’re committed to giving Cynic fans a unique and memorable concert experience unlike ever before,” says Cynic frontman/guitarist Paul Masvidal. “Focus will be performed in its entirety from start to finish, along with Traced in Air and beyond. It’s going to be a journey directly into Cynic’s pulsating, vibrant heart.”
“Decibel is honored to have a band of the caliber and historical significance of Cynic to headline our inaugural Hall of Fame tour,” added Decibel Editor-in-Chief Albert Mudrian. “Their Focus album has withstood the test of time like few other records, and I’m thrilled that death and progressive metal fans can experience its live power on this special tour.”
Read the article at the Decibel website.
RE-TRACED / RE-FOCUSED TOUR DATES:
Thu/Jul-22 - Los Angeles CA - El Rey Theatre
Fri/Jul-23 - San Francisco CA - Slim's
Sat/Jul-24 - Portland OR - Hawthorne
Mon/Jul-26 - Vancouver BC - Commodore
Wed/Jul-28 - Denver CO - Marquis
Fri/Jul-30 - Minneapolis MN - Station 4
Sat/Jul-31 - Chicago IL - Bottom Lounge
Sun/Aug-01 - Detroit MI - Magic Stick
Mon/Aug-02 - Toronto ON - Opera House
Wed/Aug-04 - Montreal QC - Café Campus
Thu/Aug-05 - Boston MA - Harpers Ferry
Fri/Aug-06 - New York NY - Bowery Ballroom
Sat/Aug-07 - Philadelphia PA - Trocadero
Sun/Aug-08 - Washington DC - The Rock and Roll Hotel
Mon/Aug-09 - Carrboro NC - Cat's Cradle
Tue/Aug-10 - Atlanta GA - Masquerade
Thu/Aug-12 - Orlando FL - The Social
Fri/Aug-13 - Ft Lauderdale FL - Culture Room
** Venues subject to change. Check local listings.
RE-TRACED RELEASED!
Today marks the release of our EP RE-TRACED!
Celebrate with us and pick up one of our brand new RE-TRACED shirts at our online merch store.
FIRST THOUGHTS ON RE-TRACED!
The first copies of RE-TRACED have been sent out to the press, exciting! Read here what MetalSucks thinks of our upcoming EP.
FULL SONG FROM RE-TRACED ONLINE!
Check out the full song KING from our upcoming EP RE-TRACED. Listen to it on our CYNIC radio feature on this website or our MySpace profile.
NEW RE-TRACED SAMPLES ONLINE!
New samples from our upcoming EP RE-TRACED are online now! Check out the CYNIC radio feature on this website to hear 40 seconds of every song off RE-TRACED.
NEW WEBSITE ONLINE!
The launch of a brand new website! Feel free to take a look around and please join our forum to become a part of our online CYNIC family.
RE-TRACED AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!
We're happy to announce that RE-TRACED is now available for pre-order at Season of Mist!
Season Of Mist's online store
Roadrunner's Monte Conner discusses "Greatest Album Covers"
Monte Conner goes through his Top 10 Album Covers in Roadrunner Records History. Check it out on Youtube!
CYNIC RE-DRAWN
Release date: May 17th, US May 18th
RE-TRACED, CYNIC's upcoming EP made of four remakes of songs from the TRACED IN AIR album, a previously unreleased track and a video, is set for a May 17th release. Here is the artwork and tracklisting:
1. Space
2. Evolutionary
3. King
4. Integral
5. Wheels Within Wheels
Frontman Paul Masvidal comments: "The artwork on the EP takes Venosa's original song paintings from the TRACED IN AIR booklet and reinterprets them by extracting the basic outlines, almost appearing as though they are etched in wood. Travis Smith helped manifest these conceptions graphically. The idea was to have the 'tracing' of the original work in tact, so it almost morphs into a simple line drawing of the sculptural shapes found in Venosa's work. The end result appears like unearthed, archival etchings from an alien planet."
CYNICAL TALK - THE NEW CYNIC FORUMS!
Dear Cynical friends,
We'd like to invite you to join our new forums here.
If you happen to be registered at our old forums, your account got automatically transferred and you will receive your new password as a personal message in a day or 2.
We hope to see you there!
CYNIC IN THE NEW YORK TIMES
Hi everyone, check out a recent concert review in the New York Times.
Thanks for the support!
Decibel Magazine inducts Cynic's 'Focus' into its Hall of Fame
"Focus almost never happened. Hurricane Andrew (a Category 5 storm that devastated South Florida in 1992), bassists frequently exiting and three separate visits to Morrisound Studios could’ve cost the world Cynic. Despite Andrew—considered a blessing by vocalist/guitarist Paul Masvidal—the setbacks and Roadrunner Records’ visionless disposition, the Miami-based quartet persevered, crafting eight exhilarating, uncommonly technical songs that would spark death metal anew. Unlike any before (Death’s Human comes close) and after (Gorguts’ Obscura righteously bends minds), Focus dropped jaws, defied expectations and expanded horizons. The problem was that too few outside the band—from fans to label reps—understood Cynic’s sophisticated, barely metal musical language." -Decibel
Check out the full excerpt at Decibel's site by clicking here!
Thanks for the support!
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