Max Portnoy drummer for progressive metal band Next To None. Interview talks about the bands album A Light In The Dark and more.
In This Interview…
- In this interview we talk about the concept behind the album.
- We talk about the concept with the art work.
- The video direction and how it came out for You Are Not Me.
- We discuss the bands influences.
- Using Snapchat for social media and how big it is getting.
- Mike Portnoy’s Hello Kitty viral video.
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Next To None Biography
NEXT TO NONE, a musically diverse rock band grown in the musically rich Lehigh Valley of Pennsylvania, features Max Portnoy on drums, Ryland Holland on guitar, Kris Rank on bass, and Thomas Cuce on keyboards and lead vocals. At the ages of only 12 and 13, the boys began writing their own music. They have worked hard building a following in the area by playing many shows at some of the best venues in Pennsylvania. They have been the support band for acts like Adrenalin Mob and The Winery Dogs. They have also competed in several Battle of the Bands, one of which landed the a spot preforming on Ernie Balls Vans Warped Tour and also won the People’s Choice Award at the UBace Battle of the Bands. Next To None has also recorded and released a 3 song EP that can be purchased on iTunes and are working on writing songs for a full length album.
Max Portnoy, born in New York, currently resides in Pennsylvania, where he takes part in his school’s jazz, marching, and concert bands. Max began playing the drums at age 5 but got serious about his drumming by age 8. He realized that drumming would be his career during the many years of going on tour with his idol (and father), Mike Portnoy. He loves playing metal, rock, prog, and jazz on the drums. Max’s musical taste is diverse; his favorite bands are Slipknot, Metallica, and Lamb of God. He has always loved writing original music and playing it with his friends. He also enjoys art and robotics. His favorite movies are Sean of the Dead, Jurassic Park, and Land of the Lost. Gaming is a hobby, and his favorites are Left 4 Dead, Minecraft, and League of Legends. While drumming is Max’s #1 passion, he has a strong interest in filming. Max was accepted and plans to attend Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and afterwards to attend a college for music and film, such as NYU or UCLA.