Next To None Phases

2017, There's been a strong feeling a while now that Next To None are stretching progressive metal into fresh areas. And the band's second album. PHASES will seal their reputation as individuals who are making a mark on the scene in their own right. Formed in 2012, and based in Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania, the foursome released their well received debut A LIGHT IN THE DARK during 2015. But if this set a template for the band's style, then this has now been excitingly stretched. While Thomas Cuce is responsible, as previously, for most of the lyrics here, there are several other songs where other band members had their hands at lyrical ideas as well. One is titled The Apple, which sees Max Portnoy getting involved. Although the album was mixed by the Grammy nominated Adam Getgood, the band have produced themselves this time. The new 12-track album (including two short instrumental passages) also marks the recording debut of new guitarist Derrick Schneider who replaced Ryland Holland last year.