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Cynic

Country of origin:
United States
Location:
Miami, Florida
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1987
Genre:
Thrash Metal (early), Progressive Death Metal/Fusion (later)
Lyrical themes:
Personal thoughts, Philosophy, Peace
Current label:
Season of Mist
Years active:
1987-1994, 1994-1996 (as Portal), 2006-present
The band split up in 1994 and reunited in 2006.

A Cynic is defined by Merriam-Webster as "an adherent of an ancient Greek school of philosophers who held the view that virtue is the only good and that its essence lies in self-control and independence".
Current
Sean Reinert Drums, Keyboards (1987-1994, 2006-present)
See also: Levi / Werstler, ex-C-187, ex-Portal, ex-Sean Malone, ex-Seaweed, ex-Anomaly, Æon Spoke, ex-Death, ex-Gordian Knot
Paul Masvidal Vocals, Guitars (1987-1994, 2006-present)
See also: ex-Portal, ex-Seaweed, ex-Gordian Knot, Æon Spoke, ex-Master, ex-Death
Past
Mark van Erp Bass (1987-1989)
See also: ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Monstrosity, ex-Solstice
Russell Mofsky Guitars (1987)
See also: Gold Dust Lounge, Quit
Jack Kelly Vocals (1987-1988)
Esteban "Steve" Rincon Vocals (1987)
See also: Sector 4, ex-Hellwitch
Jason Gobel Guitars, Keyboards (1988-1994)
See also: ex-Portal, ex-Gordian Knot
Tony Choy Bass (1989-1993)
See also: Atheist, ex-C-187, ex-Pestilence
Sean Malone Bass, Chapman Stick (1993-1994)
See also: ex-Sean Malone, ex-Anomaly, ex-Gordian Knot, ex-Aghora, ex-OSI
Tony Teegarden Vocals, Keyboards (1993-1994, 2006-2007)
See also: ex-Epitaph
Dana Cosley Vocals, Keyboards (1994)
See also: ex-Demonomacy
Santiago Dobles Guitars (2006-2007)
See also: Aghora, ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-Rooky
Robin Zielhorst Bass (2008-2010)
See also: Exivious, ex-In-Tension
Tymon Kruidenier Guitars, Vocals (2008-2010)
See also: Exivious, ex-Skeletor
Current (Live)
Brandon Giffin Bass (2011-present)
See also: ex-The Faceless
Max Phelps Guitars, Vocals (2011-present)
See also: Recently Vacated Graves: True Zombie Metal (live)
Past (Live)
Chris Kringel Bass (2007)
See also: ex-Portal, ex-Æon Spoke
David Senescu Guitars (2007)
Steve Woodcock Bass (2008)
See also: Linear Sphere, ex-Art of Burning Water (live), ex-Foe (live)
Sean Reinert Drums, Keyboards (1987-1994, 2006-present)
See also: Levi / Werstler, ex-C-187, ex-Portal, ex-Sean Malone, ex-Seaweed, ex-Anomaly, Æon Spoke, ex-Death, ex-Gordian Knot
Paul Masvidal Vocals, Guitars (1987-1994, 2006-present)
See also: ex-Portal, ex-Seaweed, ex-Gordian Knot, Æon Spoke, ex-Master, ex-Death
Mark van Erp Bass (1987-1989)
See also: ex-Malevolent Creation, ex-Monstrosity, ex-Solstice
Russell Mofsky Guitars (1987)
See also: Gold Dust Lounge, Quit
Jack Kelly Vocals (1987-1988)
Esteban "Steve" Rincon Vocals (1987)
See also: Sector 4, ex-Hellwitch
Jason Gobel Guitars, Keyboards (1988-1994)
See also: ex-Portal, ex-Gordian Knot
Tony Choy Bass (1989-1993)
See also: Atheist, ex-C-187, ex-Pestilence
Sean Malone Bass, Chapman Stick (1993-1994)
See also: ex-Sean Malone, ex-Anomaly, ex-Gordian Knot, ex-Aghora, ex-OSI
Tony Teegarden Vocals, Keyboards (1993-1994, 2006-2007)
See also: ex-Epitaph
Dana Cosley Vocals, Keyboards (1994)
See also: ex-Demonomacy
Santiago Dobles Guitars (2006-2007)
See also: Aghora, ex-Council of the Fallen, ex-Rooky
Robin Zielhorst Bass (2008-2010)
See also: Exivious, ex-In-Tension
Tymon Kruidenier Guitars, Vocals (2008-2010)
See also: Exivious, ex-Skeletor
Current
Brandon Giffin Bass (2011-present)
See also: ex-The Faceless
Max Phelps Guitars, Vocals (2011-present)
See also: Recently Vacated Graves: True Zombie Metal (live)
Past
Chris Kringel Bass (2007)
See also: ex-Portal, ex-Æon Spoke
David Senescu Guitars (2007)
Steve Woodcock Bass (2008)
See also: Linear Sphere, ex-Art of Burning Water (live), ex-Foe (live)
Added by: Esoteric Modified by: kalervon
Added on: 2002-07-16 22:29:50 Last modified on: 2013-04-23 01:29:10
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