CYNIC

Release Year: 2011
Artist Origin: USA
Style: complex organic technical progressive metal

six brand new or unpublished before tracks shape this next EP release of always mesmerizing sound visionaries, dedicated to the late Robert Venosa, their long-time cover artist - it showcases organic and natural evolution of trademark progressive metal, refining and perfecting quite unpredictable sound and style with an engrossing atmosphere and haunting guitar passages; while rhythmic shifts and fluid transitions deepen immersion and reinforce the release's contemplative flow overall, vivid sonic pallette is yet enriched by some familiar close-to-instrumental vibes in between the harder hitting songs, creating a cohesive, meditative experience, highlighting the Americans' mastery, subtle dynamics and spiritual depth that lingers in mind long after the listen