Cynic have announced a Latin American tour with Beyond Creation. The trek will find the band performing “Focus” in full. The venues have yet to be announced, but you can find the dates and cities below:
04/14 Sao Paulo, BRA (feat. Moonspell)
04/15 Curitiba, BRA
04/16 Porto Alegre, BRA
04/17 Montevideo, URU
04/18 Buenos Aires, ARG
04/20 Santiago, CHL
04/21 Lima, PER
04/22 Bogota, COL
04/23 San Jose, CR
04/25 Guatemala City, GUA
04/26 San Salvador, ELS
04/27 Mexico City, MEX
Last night (January 27), Cynic played a surprise concert at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles, CA. The performance, which took place under the name “Uroboric Forms,” served as the band’s first live show since 2015. You can see some fan-filmed footage of “Veil Of Maya” from the set below:
Cynic will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of “Focus“ by performing it in full during two shows next year. One performance will take place aboard the 70000 Tons Of Metal cruise, which will sail from Miami, FL on January 30 – February 3, while the other will take place at the ProgPower USA festival in Atlanta, GA on September 6. Furthermore, vocalist/guitarist Paul Masvidal is also planning more shows in honor of his late bandmates Sean Reinert and Sean Malone. The band’s live lineup will consist of Masvidal, guitarist/vocalist Max Phelps (Exist), bassist Brandon Giffin (The Zenith Passage), and drummer Matt Lynch (Nova Collective). Masvidal commented:
“Eight years since Cynic’s last live performance, like a blink of an eye. In this chapter we explore perseverance, overcoming hardship, and the healing power of music.”
Cynic have released an instrumental version of their latest album “Ascension Codes.” Fans can purchase that version of the record through Bandcamp.
Cynic have finished remixing their debut album “Focus” for a future release. Paul Masvidal said the following about that:
“We did it! Cynic’s debut record ‘Focus’ has officially been remixed. Thanks to Warren Riker for his tireless commitment to process. Warren always shows up completely and delivers like no one else. We can’t wait to share it with you guys. Release date TBD 🌀
*Special thanks to OG Scott Burns, who we originally recorded Focus with in 1993. Scott captured the moments that paved the foundation for us to take this journey 💫💚🛸”
Cynic have premiered a new live video for their song “King Of Those Who Know.” The clip was filmed during the band’s set at the 2010 “Eyescream Metalfest II” event in Mexico City. The track appears on their 2008 album “Traced In Air.” Paul Masvidal commented:
“I’m grateful to be sharing this rare moment from our concert history with you. Cynic was a fluid and supercharged band at this point after many tours for ‘Traced In Air,’ so it’s a real gift to revisit this show again. It also touches my heart to see the great, Sean Reinert doing what he did best. Hugs to the friends and colleagues who helped make this night happen, and thank you Mexico for a memorable evening, you guys rule! Love, Paul Masvidal“
Cynic have premiered a new video for their new song “Diamond Light Body.” This track is from the band’s new album “Ascension Codes,“ which was released today (November 26). Paul Masvidal commented:
“‘Diamond Light Body‘ is a song that emerges from the ashes like a phoenix.”
Cynic have shared a drum playthrough video for their new song “In A Multiverse Where Atoms Sing.” This track is from the band’s new album “Ascension Codes,“ which will be released on November 26.
Cynic have shared a teaser for their new song “Diamond Light Body.” The full track will appear on the band’s new album “Ascension Codes,“ which is set to be released on November 26. Paul Masvidal commented:
“‘Diamond Light Body‘ is a song that emerges from the ashes like a phoenix.”
Cynic have shared some previews of their new songs “Sha48*” and “6th Dimensional Archetype.” The full tracks will appear on the band’s new album “Ascension Codes,“ which is set to be released on November 26. Paul Masvidal commented:
“Here’s a preview of ‘6th Dimensional Archetype‘ from our new album ‘Ascension Codes‘—featuring artwork by Robert Venosa and Martina Hoffman. This album and its forthcoming film immerse us in the Starseed’s journey.”
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