MetalHead.ro reports:

"We recently had the chance to talk with Paul Masvidal, the mastermind behind one of the most influential bands in the rock/metal genres, CYNIC. Paul was more than glad to share with us some details regarding the highly anticipated new album, Traced In Air. You can find out by listening the audio interview, some very interesting details behind the story of the album, and a very unique story line."

Listen to the audio interview at MetalHead.ro.

Cynic will unveil their first album in 15 years October 28th. Due via Season of Mist, Traced In Air is an eight song tour de force of twisted time-signatures, mind-bending riffs and all-out metal indulgence, building upon the groundwork laid out by the formidable Focus while fortifying and updating a genre the band practically willed into existence a decade and a half ago, according to a press release. Recorded in California with DOWN knob-twiddler Warren Riker, the current line-up features founding members Paul Masvidal (guitars/clean vocals) and Sean Reinert (drums) along with Sean Malone (bass), and newcomer Tymon Kruidenier (guitars/growls). Album standout 'Integral Birth' is available for download here, along with a mini-documentary piece featuring interviews with the band and footage from the studio.

Watch Cynic’s Traced In Air preview below.

In other news, the band will support OPETH on their upcoming European trek in November and December, which comes on the heels of their headline performance at this year’s installment of ProgPower Europe with a special extended set. A US tour will follow in early 2009.

November

17 - Glasgow, UK - ABC *
18 - Dublin, Ireland - St. Vicars *
19 - Birmingham, UK - Academy *
20 - London, UK - Shepherd's Bush Empire *
21 - Bristol, UK - Academy *
22 - Nottingham, UK - Rock City *
23 - Manchester, UK - Academy *
25 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - Melkweg *
26 - Brussels, Belgium - AB *
27 - Paris, France - Elysee Montmartre *
28 - Toulouse, France - Havanna Cafe *
29 - Bilbao, Spain - Cafe Antzokia *
30 - Madrid, Spain - Heineken Club *

December

2 - Barcelona, Spain - Razzmattazz *
3 - Lyon, France - Transbordeur *
4 - Milano, Italy - Alcatraz *
5 - Zürich, Switzerland - Rohstofflager *
6 - München, Germany - Backstage Werk *
7 - Wien, Austria - Arena *
9 - Stuttgart, Germany - Longhorn *
10 - Köln, Germany - Live Music Hall *
11 - Berlin, Germany - Postbahnhof *
12 - Hamburg, Germany - Markthalle *
13 - Göteborg, Sweden - Brew House *
15 - Helsinki, Finland - Cable Factory *
17 - Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser Medis *

* with Opeth