Episode 286: Ryan & Xander - Cryptic Shift

About this episode

Howard H Smith chats with Ryan and Xander about their new album and various topics in the music scene.

Exclusive Patreon Offers My Yorkshire brethren are on the show after they finally release their opus Overspace & Supertime. There is so much to talk about, signing to Metal Blade, the UK scene, old school shows and pits we have a right old chat. As always there is a news section featuring Gene Simmons, it's starting to become a thing. This Is Cakehole Bollocks. Video Interview Devin Video

People in this episode

Host: Howard H Smith

Guests: Ryan, Xander

Topics covered

• music
• UK scene
• interviews
• old school shows
• pits
• news

Keywords

• Cryptic Shift
• Overspace
• Supertime
• Metal Blade
• Gene Simmons
• UK music scene
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Metal Blade

Books & works: Overspace & Supertime

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