Cryptic Shift
- Type: Band/Group
- Born: 2013 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 2013 - present
Biography
Cryptic Shift are a Leeds technical death metal band centred on Xander Bradley (vocals, guitar) and Ryan Sheperson (drums), with John Riley (bass) and Joss Farrington (guitar). Their science fiction themed debut 'Visitations from Enceladus' (2020) appeared on #Blood Harvest Records# and was praised for its audacious, long-form compositions. The follow-up, 'Overspace & Supertime', was released by #Metal Blade Records# in February 2026.
Genres
Cryptic Shift Discography
- Visitations From Enceladus (2020) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Overspace & Supertime (2026) - Album - rated 3.85/5
Members
- Xander Bradley - vocals, guitar (2013鈥揚resent)
- Ryan Sheperson - drums (2013鈥揚resent)
- John Riley - bass (2015鈥揚resent)
- Joss Farrington - guitar (2020鈥揚resent)