Next To None

The Profile

American metal quartet from north of Philadelphia (Lehigh Valley) formed by Thomas (keys/vocals), Max (drums), Ryland (guitar) and Kris (bass).

Formed in the Lehigh Valley / north of Philadelphia. Early material was written while members were teenagers. Drummer Max is identified in reviews as Max Portnoy; Mike Portnoy is mentioned as producing early work. Reviews cite influences including Dream Theater, Slipknot and Lamb of God. Guest appearances on the album A Light in the Dark are noted in reviews as Bumblefoot and Neal Morse.

DeBaser's reviews present Next To None as a technically skilled, adolescent American metal quartet blending prog and modern metal elements. The two reviews praise ambition, experimentation and moments of strong composition while noting vocal immaturity and an evolving stylistic identity. Recommended listening for fans of progressive metal and modern metalcore.