214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters
214 - CYNIC | Paul Masvidal: Riffs, Death, Kiesel Guitars & Alien Encounters  
Podcast: Garza Podcast
Published On: Mon Jan 05 2026
Description: Garza sits down in-person with Paul Masvidal. Vocalist, guitar player & founding member of progressive metal band CYNIC. https://instagram.com/paulmasvidalSPONSORS: https://neuraldsp.com USE CODE: Garza for 30% OFF!00:00 - Being Left-Handed07:02 - Esotericism, Psychedelics & Journaling12:45 - Thoughts & Self-Awareness14:15 - Acid & Psychedelic Trips18:58 - Childhood // Parents21:05 - Florida to New York25:40 - Meeting the Cynic Guys in School27:45 - Sean Reinert 29:00 - Seaweed Riffs33:45 - Dropping Out vs Finishing School38:50 - Meeting Chuck Schuldiner44:03 - Peavey Bandit48:01 - Death’s Pivotal “Human” Moment51:36 - Processing Grief57:05 - Road Rage1:02:07 - Recording Focus // Hurricane Andrew1:07:22 - Robert Venosa’s Art1:15:14 - Focus1:09:04 - Riff: Veil of Maya1:26:37 - Fractal FM91:34:56 - Synth Guitars & Meris Pedals1:37:39 - Headless Guitars1:40:15 - Kiesel Guitars: Masvidalien MIII1:48:01 - Riff: Evolutionary Sleeper1:53:35 - Patreon Question: Continuing after Bandmates’ Deaths1:59:46 - Patreon Question: Alien Encounters2:06:23 - Pablo Picasso: The Old GuitaristPatreon Questions by: Saint Rigal & BMWoodyWOO