Cynic, the pioneers of progressive death metal, known for fusing robotic vocals and jazz-fusion technique on “Focus”.
Profile
- Origin
- Miami, United States
- Formed
- 1987
- Founding members
- Paul Masvidal, Sean Reinert
- Current status
- Active, touring around Paul Masvidal, the only original member, after the deaths of Sean Reinert and Sean Malone in 2020
- Official website
- cyniconline.com
Current lineup
- Paul Masvidal — guitar, vocals (1987–present)
- Brandon Giffin — bass (2022–present)
- Mike Gilbert — guitar (2024–present)
- Michel Bélanger — drums (2025–present)
Former members
- Sean Reinert — drums (1987–1994, 2006–2015; died in 2020)
- Jason Gobel — guitar, keyboards (1988–1994)
- Tony Choy — bass (1989–1993)
- Sean Malone — bass (1993–1994, 2008–2020; died in 2020)
- Matt Lynch — drums (2015–2025)
Discography
| Year | Release |
|---|---|
| 1993 | Focus |
| 2008 | Traced in Air |
| 2010 | Re-TracedEP |
| 2011 | Carbon-Based AnatomyEP |
| 2012 | The Portal TapesCompilation |
| 2014 | Kindly Bent to Free Us |
| 2021 | Ascension Codes |
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