PODCAST: Episode 964 - Cryptic Shift Talk Sci-Fi, Technical Death Metal, and Their New Album

Keefy sits down with Xander Bradley and Ryan Sheperson, founding members of the English extreme metal band Cryptic Shift, to discuss their sophomore album, "Overspace & Supertime," released February 27, 2026, via Metal Blade Records.Known for blending technical death metal, thrash, and expansive science-fiction themes, Cryptic Shift has built a reputation for pushing the boundaries of extreme metal composition. In this conversation, Xander and Ryan dive into the writing process behind "Overspace & Supertime," the band’s fascination with cosmic and science-fiction concepts, and how the album expands their sound while maintaining the intensity and complexity fans expect.Follow Cryptic Shift:https://www.instagram.com/crypticshift.ufo/#gcshoutout - This video's shoutout is to the band: Faded Linehttps://www.instagram.com/fadedlinekills/The Usual Suspects: Interview by Ghost Cult Keefyhttps://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefyEditing by Omar Cordyhttps://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Woundshttps://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycCheck out our linktree - updated daily with top stories:⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag#CrypticShift #OverspaceAndSupertime #MetalBladeRecords #TechnicalDeathMetal #GhostCultMag