Review
An ominous cloud of panning distortion opens Overspace & Supertime, launching a mammoth five-track sci-fi epic that pushes technical death metal to its physical limits. Returning after six years, the Leeds quartet delivers a colossal release that operates as "a monolith of astral death/thrash", setting historic tech-death templates against unpredictable, jazz-fusion-inflected detours.
Critics praise the band's dense, dizzying musicianship while noting the sheer stamina required to digest the album’s sprawling 29-minute centerpiece. Though some reviews describe the record as "both rad and somewhat bloated", the consensus celebrates its overwhelming ambition. By combining fretboard-spanning solos with eccentric details like guest theremin performances, the band constructs a dizzying cosmic atmosphere.
The resulting experience is immersive and alienating in equal measure. Critics agree that this is a highly technical achievement designed to "build a world where you feel as though you're a shipwrecked space traveler", solidifying their position at the vanguard of modern progressive metal.
