Cynic

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Digging through over 40 years of characteristically extensive track lengths, intricate arrangements and fantastical lyricism.

Saying a lot with a little.

They focused on some great material, including several live debuts!

1993's best still rocking in 2023.

Cynic's Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert came out in a May 2014 interview with the L.A. Times.

Cynic's Paul Masvidal was the guest on Full Metal Jackie’s radio show this past weekend. The guitarist-vocalist spoke about the band's new album, 'Kindly Bent To Free Us,' as also opened up about his upbringing, influences and love of science fiction.  If you missed Jackie’s show, here’s her full interview with Cynic's Paul Masvidal.

Great news to report for Cynic fans! The progressive and technical metal pioneers are set to release their third studio album, 'Kindly Bent to Free Us,' on Feb. 14, but in a way, the wait is already over. Cynic have unleashed the full album for streaming, so you can hear the entire thing right now!

We're incredibly excited to bring you this exclusive premiere from legendary progressive metal act Cynic. Having spent over four years crafting their third full-length album, 'Kindly Bent To Free Us,' the disc will finally become available on Feb. 14. However, we've got an early peek into the record with the album's opening track, 'True Hallucination Speak' (listen above).

Progressive metal giants Cynic are set to release their third studio album, 'Kindly Bent to Free Us,' on Feb. 14. The album is certainly one of metal's most anticipated releases of the year, and to help hold you over for the next month, Cynic have unveiled a lyric video for the album's title track.

The day is upon us! After a very long and somewhat painful wait, cult progressive metal band Cynic just released a new song. 'The Lion's Roar' has been revealed as the first piece of Cynic's full-length album, 'Kindly Bent to Free Us,' which will see a release on Valentine's Day 2014.