Sean Reinert

Sean Reinert (May 27, 1971 – January 24, 2020) was the drummer of Æon Spoke, and was also widely known as the drummer and founding member of Cynic, until leaving the band in September 2015.

In 1991, Reinert and Paul Masvidal (also of Cynic) joined the band Death to record the Human album. This album is seen by many as the start of the technical death metal genre, and thus Reinert is considered one of the most influential drummers in that style. After touring with Death, he returned to Cynic.

Many artists have cited Reinert as an influence, including Peter Wildoer of Darkane, Brann Dailor of Mastodon, Gene Hoglan, Richard Christy, Dirk Verbeuren of Soilwork and Megadeth, Chris Pennie of The Dillinger Escape Plan and Coheed and Cambria, George Kollias of Nile, John Merryman of Cephalic Carnage, Daniel Moilanen of Katatonia, Elliot Hoffman of Car Bomb, Evan Sammons of Last Chance to Reason, and Vishnu Reddy of Crypted.

Reinert passed away in January 24, 2020.