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[img]http://filesmelt.com/downloader/cynic_group-shot1.jpg[/img] [b]Cynic[/b] is a progressive metal band from Miami, Florda. Their first album, [i]Focus[/i] released in 1993, is widely regarded as a landmark release of the genre. Since then they've had a break up, a reuniting, a tour and a second album released in 2007, [i]Traced in Air[/i]. [b]Focus[/b] [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5c/CynicFocus.jpg[/img] 1. Veil of Maya 2. Celestial Voyage 3. The Eagle Nature 4. Sentiment 5. I'm But a Wave to... 6. Uroboric Forms 7. Textures 8. How Could I [u]Members[/u] Tony Teegarden − death growls, keyboards Paul Masvidal − guitar, guitar synthesizer, vocals Sean Reinert − drums, percussion, keyboards Jason Gobel − guitar, guitar synthesizer Sean Malone − bass, Chapman stick [u]Media[/u] [b]How Could I[/b] (Sounds like a song from Doom. :v:) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRbLaNqsxhM[/media] [b]Veil of Maya[/b] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdwrOESDXxo[/media] [b]Traced in Air[/b] [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/02/Cynic_-_Traced_in_Air.jpg[/img] 1. Nunc Fluens 2. The Space for This 3. Evolutionary Sleeper 4. Integral Birth 5. The Unknown Guest 6. Adam's Murmur 7. King of Those Who Know 8. Nunc Stans [u]Members[/u] Paul Masvidal – vocals, guitar, guitar synth Sean Reinert – drums, percussion Sean Malone – bass, Chapman Stick Tymon Kruidenier – guitar, death growls Amy Correia – additional vocals [u]Media[/b] [b]Evolutionary Sleeper[/b] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fhVLykF3nU[/media] [b]Integral Birth[/b] [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNGCJzPzAp0[/media] I'm seeing these guys live on Jan 20! Should be awesome.

yes cynic fuck yes cynic cynic <3 [editline]01:33AM[/editline] you seein them with btbam?

Yep. And with Devin Townsend. :v:

arghhhhh, i'd kill to see that show the closest show to me is in quebec and i'm in nova scotia arghfasd

Seeing them with BTB&M in about a month. It's going to be Christmas in January when that day comes.

i hate you all

I'm seeing them with BTBAM on Feb. 3 in St. Pete, Florida

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQcq_ttM34E[/media] May 17th can't come soon enough. This ep sounds amazing. Oh my God. :') [editline]03:12AM[/editline] His voice is so pretty. Space for this sounds amazing with no vocoder. [editline]03:12AM[/editline] Also ambient/shoegaze/jazz/death metal/drum and bass/electronic

they played wheels on wheels or whatever it's called live when i saw them. it was awesome, just like every other song they played.

Cynic is an [i]amazing[/i] band.

Amazing band! Even more amazing live. I saw them opening for Opeth back in 2008. Can't say I like Focus but Traced in Air is a pretty ace album.

I remember listening to Traced In Air last summer. It was pretty good.

I've not listened to Cynic a lot, but I like what I've heard.

Traced in Air is fucking incredible. It is the definition of the term "eargasm." I wish I saw Cynic when I had the chance (BTBAM tour), if just for Cynic and Scale the Summit.

Massive bump. I ordered my ltd edition re-traced vinyl can't wait

roadrunner demos rule portal sucks

2 albums in 17 years? wow, what a bunch of lazy fucks

They broke up after their first album, but okay.

plus both albums are both masterpieces so i wouldn't complain too much

Saw these guys with Opeth on their UK tour last year with The Ocean. Was glorious. Everyone who's a Cynic fan should give Aeon Spoke a try for more Masdival goodness. His voice is amazing

Anyone know if Re-Traced is any good? It came out today.

Listening to it right now, seems good ( will update this post as it goes on ) [editline]Edit[/editline] Oh it's just a remix of the previous songs on Traced In Air. Still, the remixes are very fresh, they sound like completely new songs.

Listening to Traced In Air again, it 'opened' to me this time very well.

Cynic are going on tour this summer. [quote]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.[/quote] Sounds absolutely mindblowing that they're going to play Focus in it's entirety at [I]every[/I] show. That's one of my favorite albums ever. However I am pissed the fuck off that they aren't coming to Ohio.

Fuck the East coast. The closest showing to me is fucking Portland. That's about 150 miles. :mad:

Station 4 is a great venue in MN. I can't wait to move to St Paul