CYNIC: Audio Interview Posted Online

November 25, 2008

Guitarist/vocalist Paul Masvidal and drummer Sean Reinert of the reformed progressive rock/metal band CYNIC was interviewed by Andrew Haug of Triple J's "Full Metal Racket" (based in Australia) at this year's Wacken Open Air festival, which was held July 31 - August 2, 2008 in Wacken, Germany. Listen to the interview in streaming audio at the Triple J web site: Windows Media, Real Media (NOTE: The first part of the CYNIC interview begins around the 52-minute mark). Check out the program's entire playlist at this location.

"Traced in Air", the new album from CYNIC, was released in North America today (November 25) via Season of Mist. The CD's first run is a limited-edition hard cover digipack with the cover artwork embossed to further showcase the beautiful cover by renowned artist Robert Venosa, as well as eight original pieces of art paired with the eight songs found on the album. Venosa created the unmistakable cover and visuals for 1993's groundbreaking "Focus" album. This limited edition also features a poster of the cover art. Also released the same day is the "Traced in Air" collector's box, which will only be available for order online and limited to 1,000 copies.

The box contains the following:

* USB keychain with the CYNIC logo included
* DVD size album art and lyric booklet
* Three stickers with Venosa art from "Traced in Air"
* Postcard sticker of the "Traced in Air"cover
* Plexiglas case, etched with the CYNIC logo and album title for CD included
* Compressed CYNIC t-shirt
* Limited-edition poster
* Journal: Limited edition also contains a one-of-a-kind translucent 24-page journal booklet (magnifying glass included),with personal notes, lyric sketches, rare photos, thoughts and dreams taken directly from CYNIC's universe, mostly consisting of Paul Masvidal's personal journals which tell the story of "Traced In Air" and his own creative process as a songwriter. Equally lucid and esoteric, a true CYNIC fan will cherish the raw beauty of this unique and profound piece of art.

"Integral Birth", a new track from CYNIC, can be downloaded at this location.

"Traced In Air" track listing:

01. Nunc Fluens
02. The Space For This
03. Evolutionary Sleeper
04. Integral Birth
05. The Unknown Guest
06. Adam's Murmur
07. King of those Who Know
08. Nunc Stans

Returning from the "Focus" era for the new eight-song, 35-minute effort are are founding members Masvidal and Reinert along with Sean Malone (bass),and joining the band in the studio is newcomer Tymon Kruidenier (guitars/growls). The band recorded the effort at a California studio with producer Warren Riker (DOWN, SANTANA).

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