Whilst not commonly known as an extraterrestrial hotspot, Leeds (United Kingdom) faced an encounter of another kind, as 2015 saw Xander Bradley (Vocals/Guitar) and Ryan Sheperson (Drums) set out to accomplish a project embodying their joint passion for the art of science fiction and heavy metal music. With CRYPTIC SHIFT taking form as a crossover between the worlds of Technical Thrash / Death Metal and all things Sci-Fi, the two set out to spread their influence across the UK, and soon venturing across the globe.

FFO: Blood Incantation, Voivod, Cynic, Vektor

1. Cryogenically Frozen
2. Stratocumulus Evergaol
3. Hyperspace Topography
4. Hexagonal Eyes (Diverity Trepaphymphasyzm)
5. Overspace & Supertime