Tag Archives: Cynic

New & Noteworthy: The hex of new releases – 11/17/2023 – 11/24/2023

Posted by on November 25, 2023

    New & Noteworthy is Metal Insider’s weekly column highlighting some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out over the next couple of weeks. Last week saw new albums from the likes of Madness, Plain White T’s, Bad Suns and more. This week, Guided By Voices, Almost Honest and newcomers Future Static […]

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Charting the course to 2024: reflecting on 70000tons of Metal 2023 Artist Spotlight: Cynic

Posted by on November 15, 2023

We’re counting down to the 2024 edition of 70000 tons of Metal! This is by far one of our personal favorite metal cruises where every artist is a headliner. Metalheads from around the globe share an insane experience of four days with very little to no sleep of nonstop metal shows. From big pool deck […]

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Top 10 Breakthrough Metal/Hard Rock Albums of 1993

Posted by on November 10, 2023

  It’s hard to believe that 1993 was 30 years ago. With grunge becoming a mainstay on MTV and Top 40 radio over the previous couple of years, the mainstream was starting to favor a harder edge to their music. The year saw highly praised debuts from Tool, Cynic and Life Of Agony and breakthrough […]

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Inferno Festival Norway reveals full 2024 lineup

Posted by on November 2, 2023

  Inferno Festival Norway unveils its 2024 lineup, featuring classic bands and emerging artists such as Taake, Orbit Culture, and Madder Mortem. The event takes place from March 28-31, 2024, across Oslo venues. Black Metal Bus Tours exploring Norwegian black metal origins are also available. Tickets for single days and passes are on sale via […]

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Cynic to release ‘Uroboric Forms’ reissue in November

Posted by on September 15, 2023

  While celebrating their 30th-anniversary tour for Focus, Cynic have announced the reissue of Uroboric Forms. This compilation showcases pivotal demos leading up to their groundbreaking debut. The band’s frontman, Paul Masvidal, likened the demos to young artists’ sketches. Uroboric Forms arrives on November 17, featuring a unique LP with alternate versions of the title […]

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Metal By Numbers Visions of charts 8/1/2023

Posted by on August 1, 2023

  Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Metal By Numbers is back! After a delay with summer vacations, the column has returned, which includes seeing how albums from Cavalera, Queens of the Stone Age, Extreme, and more debuted in charts […]

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Cynic announce additional tour dates in September

Posted by on July 28, 2023

  After wrapping up a co-headlining tour with Atheist, Cynic have added additional touring dates. The ReFocus/Remembrance tour will resume in September, circling around their appearance at this year’s ProgPower. Check out the tour dates below: 09/01 Miami, FL @ Gramps 09/02 Orlando, FL @ Conduit 09/05 New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall 09/06 Atlanta, […]

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Concert Calendar (7/05-7/08): July 2023 #HellaGnarly: Cynic, The Misfits, & more

Posted by on July 5, 2023

  Ayo, party peeps. Hope you’re in American summer mode and doing great as we crash into July. There are a whole lot of coming attractions listed below. You already know what’s up as we indulge in this week’s highlights; your only favorite metal news site has got you covered with the best. Oh, and […]

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Review: Cynic & Atheist progressively unite at The Teragram Ballroom in LA on 6/17/2023 w/ Witherfall

Posted by on June 21, 2023

  What comes to mind when someone says the word progressive? While it may be a steady linear climb to a climax, in the realm of heavy metal, it can mean an endless sea of musical possibilities composed together in a way that exemplifies one or more progressions. On Saturday, June 17th, 2023, at Teragram […]

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Cynic & Atheist announce co-headlining tour dates

Posted by on April 26, 2023

  Progressive metal legends Cynic have announced an extensive North American co-headlining tour with Atheist. The trek starts on June 10 in Austin, TX, and concludes on July 9 in Greensboro, NC. The tour will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Cynic’s iconic album, Focus, with the band performing the album in its entirety and paying […]

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