UK progressive death metallers Cryptic Shift<\/strong> have shared “Cryogenically Frozen”, the latest single from their upcoming full-length Overspace & Supertime<\/em>, due out February 27 through Metal Blade Records.<\/p>\n In stark contrast to the sprawling introductions that defined parts of their 2020 debut Visitations From Enceladus<\/em>, the new track dives in headfirst.<\/p>\n As vocalist and guitarist Alexander Bradley<\/strong> explains, “‘Cryogenically Frozen’ wastes no time by bursting into a flurry of jazz fusion-esque movements as if metal had an alternate timeline progressing from the lineage of masters like Cynic<\/strong>, Pestilence<\/strong>, and Allan Holdsworth<\/strong>, whilst still remaining true to our death\/thrashing tendencies with lightning riffs tailor-made for the headbangers and circle pitters!”<\/p>\n The song also serves a narrative purpose within Cryptic Shift<\/strong>‘s ever-expanding sci-fi universe. “Simultaneously, all aspects of our songwriting propel our new character, ‘The Recaller,’ through her sci-fi adventures, beginning with a cybertronic shootout and meditations in dreams and consciousness,” Bradley<\/strong> continues.<\/p>\n One of the album’s shorter compositions, the track “ends with a moment of calm before the true centerpiece of Overspace & Supertime<\/em> begins with the 29-minute ‘Stratocumulus Evergaol’.”<\/p>\n Formed in Leeds in 2015 by Bradley<\/strong> and drummer Ryan Sheperson<\/strong>, Cryptic Shift<\/strong> channel a shared obsession with science fiction and extreme metal into what they describe as “Phenomenal Technological Astrodeath.” Their debut album earned widespread acclaim for its progressive technical death\/thrash assault, setting the stage for a sequel that pushes both concept and composition even further.<\/p>\n Overspace & Supertime<\/em> continues that story as an alternate reality to their debut. “The concept of Overspace & Supertime<\/em> plays as an alternative reality to the happenings of Visitations From Enceladus<\/em>, taking our character into new dimensions filled with both greater adventures and more bizarre encounters,” says Sheperson<\/strong>. “Whilst the concept themes of our sci-fi tale have grown, so have our efforts in synthesizing it with the ultimate Astrodeath soundscape.”<\/p>\n Produced by Jack Helliwell<\/strong>, mastered by Greg Chandler<\/strong> (Esoteric, My Dying Bride<\/strong>), and featuring striking artwork by Jesse Jacobi<\/strong>, Overspace & Supertime<\/em> is shaping up to be one of the most daring extreme metal releases of the year. Pre-orders are available here.<\/p>\n