Tag Archives: Cynic

Unleashing metal fury on the high seas: 70000tons of Metal 2023: Recap from Insomnium, Destruction, Vreid, and more!

Posted by on March 10, 2023

    Imagine setting sail on a four-day cruise, surrounded by 3000 fellow metalheads and 60 bands, all sharing the same passion for heavy music. This is 70000tons of Metal, an epic journey that was sadly cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many wondering if this one-of-a-kind experience would ever return. And it […]

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Abysmal Dawn, Amorphis, Visions of Atlantis and more added to 70000tons of Metal Round 11

Posted by on November 21, 2022

    Ahoy! 70000tons of Metal Round 11 is happening on January 30th in Miami, Florida, to Bimini, Bahamas, and back on February 3rd, 2023. While no booking codes have been released just yet, with no sailers available to book, twenty-three out of sixty bands have been announced for the eleventh edition. This includes Los […]

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Cynic to perform ‘Focus’ at ProgPower USA & 70000tons of Metal

Posted by on November 21, 2022

  Cynic have recently announced their first set of shows in eight years! The progressive music icon has revealed that these shows will be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Focus, performing the record in its entirety at 70000tons of Metal, which sets sail from Miami, FL on January 30 through February 3, and ProgPower USA […]

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Cynic announce first live gig in eight years; tease tour with Atheist

Posted by on November 20, 2022

    Cynic will officially return to the stage in 2023! Following the release of 2021’s Ascension Codes, the 2022 edition of the group will return to the stage. The band has been added to 70000tons of Metal Round 11, which will set sail on January 30 in Miami, FL, to Bimini, Bahamas, and return […]

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Metal By Numbers 1/19: The revenge of the charts!

Posted by on February 21, 2022

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Another chart! We are slowly getting Metal By Numbers back on track here at Metal Insider. Unfortunately, our notable debuts are lacking and the highest charting metal/rock debut was Skillet at only 700. Hopefully, next […]

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Metal By Numbers 1/12: The return of the charts!

Posted by on February 21, 2022

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Metal By Numbers is back! First entry of 2022 and we only have one notable debut. Sales weren’t really strong this week but that was to be expected. Get ready for the next several weeks! […]

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Metal By Numbers 12/15: The 2021 Finale

Posted by on December 17, 2021

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. The last chart of 2021! It’s crazy how quickly this year flew by. Since taking over Metal By Numbers in July, it’s been a fun and consuming experience. Hopefully, 2022 will bring higher charting numbers […]

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Metal By Numbers 12/08: Deep Purple Doom Crew

Posted by on December 16, 2021

Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Another chart, another week late! A lot of familiar faces return on this chart week. I’m not sure about our fellow readers, but the new Black Label Society album came as a pleasant surprise. Another […]

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New & Noteworthy: November 26th, 2021 – Turning to New Music

Posted by on November 29, 2021

New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week feature new music from Black Label Society, Cynic, Deep Purple, and more! For last week’s releases you can read the previous New & Noteworthy, and for the latest sales numbers Metal by Numbers. […]

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Cynic announce new album, ‘Ascension Codes;’ premiers single, “Mythical Serpents”

Posted by on September 16, 2021

    Cynic will release their new full-length album, Ascension Codes, on November 26 via Season Of Mist. “Mythical Serpents,” is now available to be heard, we have it for you below. Cynic mastermind Paul Masvidal comments: “I invite you to sit back, close your eyes, and listen to “Mythical Serpents” as a fully realized […]

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