Cynic Complete New Album

Technical/progressive metal legends Cynic are putting the finishing touches on their upcoming album, to be released later this year via Season Of Mist Records. Returning from the "Focus" era are founding members Paul Masvidal (guitars/clean vocals) and Sean Reinert (drums) along with Sean Malone (bass), and joining the band in the studio is newcomer Tymon Kruidenier (guitars/growls). The band is currently doing the final stages of mixing with producer Warren Riker, and is extremely happy with the results.

In addition, Cynic has announced its first upcoming live dates in Europe, with additional dates/touring to be announced in the near future (including U.S. dates). The band has also been announced as the headliner for this year's ProgPower Europe festival, and will be playing a special extended set at the show.

Guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal had this to say: "Sean and I are pleased to announce the completion of album #2. We've been on an amazing journey discovering this new music and soon it will be yours. Expect the unexpected. The album is an intensely concentrated mosaic of internal and external energies, from the deepest peace to the purest aggression. There's an acquired taste that comes with a record of this density, but once your ears wrap themselves around the language at work, everything falls into place and suddenly you'll feel a sudden urge to sing, scream or maybe even cry. The album has a beginning, middle and end. The story will reveal itself after numerous listens and then you may not want to let go. Besides Reinert and I, Tymon brought some new life force and magic to the record with fierce growling and poetic guitar sensibilities. Malone also did a fine job with the low end, grooving away with Reinert in a pocket land from hell!

"For the live department, due to Malone's other commitments, we're pleased to welcome Robin Zielhorst into the fold on bass along with Tymon growling and ripping it up on another glorious Steinberger! Robin's a phenomenal Dutch talent pulled from Tymon's brain into the madness of Cynic's musical melange. The band is now a fiery breathing entity, full of magic dust, ready to appear at your doorstep this summer. Please join us at an upcoming concert."

Here are the scheduled live dates so far:

07/25 - Weert, Netherlands - De Bosuil
07/26 - Lichtenvoorde, Netherlands - Zwarte Cross Festival
07/27 - Paris, France - Nouveau Casino
07/28 - Luynes/Marseille, France - Le Korigan
07/29 - Manesseno/Genoa, Italy - Villa Serra / Santo Rock Off Open Air
07/30 - Milano, Italy - Zoe Club
08/01 - Wacken, Germany - Wacken Open Air Festival
08/03 - Warsaw, Poland - Progresja
08/05 - Crimea, Ukraine - Metal Heads' Mission Festival
08/06 - Prague, Czech Republic - Futurum
08/07 - Essen, Germany - Turock
08/09 - Vigo, Spain - Alternavigo Festival
10/04 - Baarlo, Netherlands - Prog Power Festival Europe

Thanks for the report to Blabbermouth.net.

Comments

[JRowe3388]

Shit yeah.

Evolutionary Sleeper is amazing. I suggest you look it up on youtube.

I can't wait to hear the studio version.

[punk_mike_88]

I'm so excited for this!

[xXBlack_PickXx]

cant still never replace Death

[tuwyci]

Yeah Cynic rule. check out the sean reinert drum solo on youtube

[PerpetualBurn]

Best news of the year.

[Gunpowder]

Ahh, Cynic kick ass. I'm excited for this.

[CanCan]

YES!

[metal4ever6328]

Oh my god I have waiting so long for this!!!! Of course they cant replace Death, blackpick, but its still some of the best music of all time.

[emkaybee]

I didn't really enjoy Focus.

*shrugs*

[metal4ever6328]

CANT WAIT!!

[DeathForAll]

When I heard that Paul Masvidal from Death played in Cynic, I looked these guys up...and I was disappointed. I thought he'd be playing more metal, but no. From what I heard, it's techno-ish, and he was this weird voice effect thing.

But at least he's doing something that makes him happy, I guess.

[bootyguard]

yah they can't replace death... they aren't even in the same style of prog metal as death. they are their own and I'm glad we are being blessed with another one of their awesome jazz-metal fused releases.

[Cafas]

cant still never replace Death

You mean a completely different band writing completely different music can't replace another band that's been broken up for 10 years? Cynic was around before Paul and Sean played in Death, and if you compare Human to Cynic's demos, you'd be a fool to not hear the similarities.

Anyways, huge Cynic fan, so I can't wait. I've heard 3 songs off the album so far (Evolutionary Sleeper, Adam's Murmur, Integral Birth) and it's kicking my ass.

[TheAmenCorner89]

Wow! Never expected these guys to get back together again. Can't wait for the album!

[slayerific]

Yes now how about some release dates and tour dates for the US

[Phill-Rock]

Hmm... Curious to see how this turns out...

[metalness11]

damn that made me super curious about this album. cant wait

[GR1NG0_SU4V3]

YES!!!!

[tuwyci]

emkaybee wrote:

I didn't really enjoy Focus.

*shrugs*

sylvia is a good song. lol

checked.

[The Virtuoso]

This will be excellent.

[LegsOnEarth]

xXBlack_PickXx wrote:

cant still never replace Death

1) That sentence doesnt even make sense
2) Death and Cynic are completely different?

[TjGk]

This is the best news I've heard all month.

[drunken ninja]

my god this is gonna be epic

[progbass]

this is going to be amazing

[sweeppicker91']

yes!! 17 years is long enough

[soulflyV]

YESSSSS!

Now all I need is an Australian tour.

[Boone666]

I heard 3 tracks from the CD and all I can say is god it's so amazing! Less death metal than Focus but that doesn't even matter because it's such great music.

[Psychopathology]

I wish Tony Teegarden was back with them.

[Darth_Qurashi]

lol love how he describes the album. Can't wait for it. I loved his work in Death, he has a very melodic style. Its gonna be awesome.

[punk_metal]

Aussie tour yesplzthx

Can't wait for new album
I still have the Focus cd somewhere in my room

[Deathbass89]

Wow, they wasted the top news on Slipknot getting new masks. This story should of been there instead.

[DethCaek]

om nom nom

[heavyprog]

I've been looking all over Toronto for a copy of Focus, but I can't find an HMV or anywhere else that has it in. What shit. Maybe I'll get the new album before Focus...

[mr kipling]

Why isnt Jason in the reunion?

[metal4ever6328]

Wouldnt it be amazing if they went on tour with Opeth.

[Nightfyre]

HELL YES!!!
If they come to the U.S. my life will be complete.

[neruzar]

NERUZAR OF PHILLIPINES: KNK RULES!!! I LIKE FOCUS BETTER COZ ITS MORE TECHNICAL AND MORE FUSED-UP!!! BUT THE HELL.... THEY ARE STILL CYNIC!!!! YEAH!!!!!