Band: Cynic
If you like Cynic, you should also check out: Aghora, Alarum, Atheist, Death, Exivious, Gordian Knot, Theory in Practice
Cynic are the definitive technical death metal band. It is believed by many, myself included, that Death borrowed many elements of their sound from Cynic. While only releasing one official CD (and many demos which show them progressing from a DRI sounding thrash band to a technical death band), Cynic set the standard by which all technical death bands are measured. One of the more interesting things to note is that the vocals alternate between a death growl and a vocoder "robot" voice, making quite a unique style.
After more than a decade apart, Cynic reformed in 2006 to play some festivals. Work then commenced on a new album, and after a little lineup shuffling, Traced in Air was released to overwhelmingly positive reviews in 2008. The death metal elements in their sound have been subdued, although growling can still be heard on some tracks. It seems that the time apart has not affected the group's ability to craft memorable, yet technically challenging music.
Current (or Last Known) Lineup
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In | Guest Appearances |
---|---|---|---|---|
Tymon Kruidenier | Guitar | Exivious | The Kolios Project | |
Sean Malone | Bass | Gordian Knot | Anomaly (USA), Sean Malone | Aghora, O.S.I. (Office of Strategic Influence), Spastic Ink, Spiral Architect |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar | Aeon Spoke | Death, Portal (USA) | Exivious, Gordian Knot |
Sean Reinert | Drums | Aeon Spoke, C-187 | Aghora, Anomaly (USA), Death, Gordian Knot, Sean Malone, Portal (USA) |
Past Lineup (Members Who Never Appeared on an Album)
Musician | Instruments | Currently Also In | Used To Be In |
---|---|---|---|
Chris Kringel | Bass | Aeon Spoke, Portal (USA) | |
Tony Teegarden | Vocals, Guitar |
Discography (7 Releases)
2008 - Traced In Air by Cynic
Tymon Kruidenier | Guitar |
Sean Malone | Bass |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
2008 - Promo 08 by Cynic
Tymon Kruidenier | Guitar |
Sean Malone | Bass |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
1993 - Focus by Cynic
Jason Gobel | Guitar |
Sean Malone | Bass |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
1991 - Demo '91 (Demo) by Cynic
Tony Choy | Bass |
Jason Gobel | Guitar |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
1990 - Demo '90 (Demo) by Cynic
Tony Choy | Bass |
Jason Gobel | Guitar |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
1989 - Reflections of a Dying World (Demo) by Cynic
Jason Gobel | Guitar |
Paul Masvidal | Vocals, Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
Mark Van Erp | Bass |
1988 - Demo '88 (Demo) by Cynic
Jack Kelly | Vocals |
Paul Masvidal | Guitar |
Sean Reinert | Drums |
Mark Van Erp | Bass |