ynic is an American progressive metal band which incorporates death metal and jazz fusion[1][2][3] [4] elements, which was founded in Miami, Florida. Their first album, Focus released in 1993 (see 1993 in music), is widely regarded as a landmark release of the genre. The band released their second album on November 17, 2008.[5] Traced in Air was released through French label Season of Mist.