After releasing their latest album 'Kindly Bent To Free Us' earlier this year, progressive legends Cynic will be embarking on a North American tour in support of the disc (dates below).
Vik Guitars has come under fire by a multitude of musicians after owner Vik Kuletski apparently posted homophobic remarks against Cynic frontman Paul Masvidal, who publicly came out as gay last week. Due to the remarks, Periphery guitarists Adam Nolly and Misha Mansoor cut ties with Vik Guitars while Scar Symmetry's Per Nilsson and YouTube shredder Drewsif Stalin publicly spoke out against Kuletsk
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.
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!
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.
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