cynic

New to the complex chaos of progressive metal? Then this overview is for you!

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.

The best of the best for a year filled with tons and tons of new metal songs.

Loudwire's 'Best of the Month' playlist is back with new picks for September.

Masvidal had some strong words for comedian Big Jay Oakerson's homophobic remark.

Earlier today (Sept. 10), Cynic announced the band has broken up and that "the second chapter in the 'Book of Cynic' has come to an end."

For the first time ever, longtime Cynic musicians Paul Masvidal and Sean Reinert have discussed their sexuality in a public forum. In a new interview, Masvidal and Reinert publicly come out as being gay while discussing the hardships of homosexuality in the world of metal.

Cynic mastermind Paul Masvidal called the BuzzLine for the March 1 edition of The Oath to mark the release of the band's latest offering, 'Kindly Bent to Free Us'.