Cynic (band)

thumb|right|Cynic in 2015 Cynic (band) Cynic are an American death metal band. Quotes about Cynic Like Atheist, Cynic used death metal’s framework as a mere springboard to devise a wholly original, genre-straddling new sound, as alien as the creature gracing their sole full-length of the 1990’s now legendary ‘Focus.’ Vocalist/guitarist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert had already showcased their skills on Death’s 1991 triumph ‘Human,’ and yet not even that prepared the metal world for this startling mutation, built on unorthodox riff/drum combinations, jazz-like improvisations, and vocal styles that ranged from a death growls, to female and robotic vocals, all intoning esoteric lyrics. Without any hyperbole, the end results were so brilliant that it simply couldn’t last, and Cynic soon disappeared for over a decade. Eduardo Rivadavia of Loudwire See also Florida death metal External links Category:American bands Category:Heavy metal bands