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Cryptic Shift Unveils Ambitious Second Album for 2026

2/24/2026

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Cryptic Shift, a UK extreme metal band, will release its second album, Overspace & Supertime, on February 27, 2026.
The album follows their debut Visitations from Enceladus and expands sci-fi themes.
Overspace & Supertime has five tracks, including two lengthy pieces and an average length over ten minutes.
Critics note its intricate riffs, dynamic shifts, and a blend of technical death metal and progressive elements.

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Cryptic Shift, a UK extreme metal band, will release its second album, Overspace & Supertime, on February 27, 2026.
The album follows their debut Visitations from Enceladus and expands sci-fi themes.
Overspace & Supertime has five tracks, including two lengthy pieces and an average length over ten minutes.
Critics note its intricate riffs, dynamic shifts, and a blend of technical death metal and progressive elements.