Wrong Cynic booked for Wacken

Drummer Tim Batkin of the reactivated NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) outfit CYNIC (not to be confused with the reunited progressive metallers CYNIC, whose 1993 album "Focus" is regarded as a landmark release in the field of technical/progressive metal) has released the following statement via the HellrideMusic.com forum:

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"The German people have an enviable and just reputation for thoroughness and attention to detail, so it is very disappointing to report that during negotiations for CYNIC (UK) to play at Wacken [Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany] (including telephone conversations to and from England), that whilst they booked and promoted a British heavy metal band from Worcester, England, they (Thomas from Wacken Open Air) believed he had entered into contract with a thrash metal band from the U.S. Dear Thomas (ever the promoter professional), when he realised his error (well, in fact, he sent our team a link to Wikipedia of CYNIC U.S. and asked if that was us), and when receiving the negative response, binned us from the show.

"So, sorry, guys, we won't be playing. If anyone could suggest another venue, we would be all ears to come and play. In the meantime, and putting this distraction behind us, we will crack on with the album and get it out to you."

Very Spinal Tapish anit it !
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Very Spinal Tapish anit it !

I heard the real reason they're not playing is because they got second billing under the puppet show happening on the side stage.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

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Very Spinal Tapish anit it !

I heard the real reason they're not playing is because they got second billing under the puppet show happening on the side stage.

Kermit has the Clap so that's off now.

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I'd be pissed and embarassed. The band should sue.

That sucks for both Cynic (UK) and the fans who were expecting them.

ultmetal wrote:

That sucks for both Cynic (UK) and the fans who were expecting them.

Yeah, it does.

I love Cynic's Focus album. How is the NWOBHM band Cynic? What are they like? I love NWOBHM, but I haven't got around to checking out Cynic (the NWOBHM one, of course).

I never even knew there was a NWOBHM band called Cynic. I just know the "other" one.

I had heard "of" the other Cynic before, but never "heard" them. I wouldn't doubt this is the most publicity they've got in their career.

must've been a guide dog that does the booking

Imagine if the UK Cynic will play anyways, but were told to change their name for the gig:
"No way. Why the hell should we change? They're the ones who suck!"

Fat Freddy wrote:

I never even knew there was a NWOBHM band called Cynic. I just know the "other" one.

same i have only ever heard of the other one. but i love that focus album its awesome

Hello,

Samples of all the latest Cynic NWoBHM Album, "Biblical Flood" recorded at Rockfield Studio, (where RUSH made Hemispheres and AFTK) with Matt Butler engineering,(who is credited on the RUSH album, HYF and PW), are available at You Tube

https://www.youtube.com/user/TimBatkin

Our earlier Do or Die from 1982 and Suicide from 1983 are available on numerous Torrent Download sites

Hello Tim. Welcome to the Heart of Metal board.

ult