NEXT TO NONE is a  Progressive Metalcore band based out of Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania featuring Max Portnoy on drums, Derrick Schneider on guitar, Kris Rank on bass, and Thomas Cuce on keyboards and lead vocals.
The band was formed in 2013 and spent several years performing live and writing music. In 2015, Next To None released their first album "A Light In The Dark" through Inside Out Music and was produced by Mike Portnoy. This album received rave reviews worldwide for their song writing, technical playing and explosive live performances, which credited them as one of the youngest bands to break into the progressive metal genre, also landing Max Portnoy, Rhythm Magazines "BEST NEW DRUMMER OF 2015" award.
Next To None is now back in the studio writing and recording their second album. They are combining the technicality of odd time signatures with brutal guitars, pounding driving drums, melodic melodies, hardcore vocals and so much more. They have pushed the boundaries of their song writing and creativity to a new level, creating a unique sound and style of their own.