None More Black
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None More Black is a New Jersey
-based melodic punk
outfit on Fat Wreck Chords
, formed by lead singer / guitarist Jason Shevchuk
after the demise of his previous band, Philadelphia's Kid Dynamite. Jason left Kid Dynamite so that he could finish film school, and "to sort some things out." While at school, Jason had written some songs and would play them with his roommate Dan Gross and a drum machine. By 2000, they had a second guitarist and a real drummer. That lineup soon fell apart, but by 2001 Jason and Dan had recruited Jason's brother Jeff, along with a new drummer. After recording a 7" for Sub Division Records, that lineup fell apart, this time leaving only Jeff and Jason. In 2002 (after a few more lineup changes) a solid lineup was established, featuring Paul from Kill Your Idols on bass. A demo was recorded, circulated, and the band went on to release their first full length on Fat Wreck Chords.
Their name originates from a line in mockumentary
movie This Is Spinal Tap
. Several of the band's song titles are references to jokes from the television show Seinfeld
.
In January 2007 the band announced that they were going on a "hiatus" and that they would play shows every now and again. On May 19, 2008, the band announced on their MySpace page that they will be playing a free "reunion" show at the Deep Sleep photo gallery in Philadelphia, PA on July 4, 2008. Jason Shevchuk was working on a project called LaGrecia, which has since split. Colin McGinniss and Paul Delaney's outfit Ram & Ox has also called it quits. Jared Shavelson now plays drums in hardcore band Paint It Black. Paul Delaney also currently fronts black metal/thrash act Black Anvil.
On July 7, 2008 the band announced on their Myspace blog that they have decided to re-form and will be recording a new album.
The band has released three full-lengths and two EPs. Their most recent album, titled "Icons", was released on October 26, 2010 by Fat Wreck Chords
.
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
-based melodic punk
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
outfit on Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
, formed by lead singer / guitarist Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk
Jason Shevchuk is the singer and guitarist for the band None More Black. He is formerly the singer for the band Kid Dynamite and singer and guitarist for the band LaGrecia....
after the demise of his previous band, Philadelphia's Kid Dynamite. Jason left Kid Dynamite so that he could finish film school, and "to sort some things out." While at school, Jason had written some songs and would play them with his roommate Dan Gross and a drum machine. By 2000, they had a second guitarist and a real drummer. That lineup soon fell apart, but by 2001 Jason and Dan had recruited Jason's brother Jeff, along with a new drummer. After recording a 7" for Sub Division Records, that lineup fell apart, this time leaving only Jeff and Jason. In 2002 (after a few more lineup changes) a solid lineup was established, featuring Paul from Kill Your Idols on bass. A demo was recorded, circulated, and the band went on to release their first full length on Fat Wreck Chords.
Their name originates from a line in mockumentary
Mockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
movie This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap is an American 1984 rock musical mockumentary directed by Rob Reiner about the fictional heavy metal band Spinal Tap...
. Several of the band's song titles are references to jokes from the television show Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is an American television sitcom that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1989, to May 14, 1998, lasting nine seasons, and is now in syndication. It was created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, the latter starring as a fictionalized version of himself...
.
In January 2007 the band announced that they were going on a "hiatus" and that they would play shows every now and again. On May 19, 2008, the band announced on their MySpace page that they will be playing a free "reunion" show at the Deep Sleep photo gallery in Philadelphia, PA on July 4, 2008. Jason Shevchuk was working on a project called LaGrecia, which has since split. Colin McGinniss and Paul Delaney's outfit Ram & Ox has also called it quits. Jared Shavelson now plays drums in hardcore band Paint It Black. Paul Delaney also currently fronts black metal/thrash act Black Anvil.
On July 7, 2008 the band announced on their Myspace blog that they have decided to re-form and will be recording a new album.
The band has released three full-lengths and two EPs. Their most recent album, titled "Icons", was released on October 26, 2010 by Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords
Fat Wreck Chords is a San Francisco, California based independent record label, focused on punk rock. It was started by Fat Mike and his ex-wife, Erin, in 1990....
.
Former Band Members
- Jeff Shevchuk - guitar
- Mike McEvoy - drums
- David Wagenschutz - drums
- Emmett Menke - drums
- Jared Shavelson-drums
- Dan Gross-bass
Full Length Albums
- File Under BlackFile Under BlackFile Under Black is None More Black's first full length album. It was released on Fat Wreck Chords.-Track listing:#"Everyday Balloons" – 1:53#"Dinner's for Suckers" – 1:50#"The Ratio of People To Cake" – 2:21#"Never Heard of Corduroy" – 2:46...
(Fat, 2003) - LP - This Is SatireThis Is SatireThis Is Satire is None More Black's second full length album. It was released on Fat Wreck Chords in May 2006.-Track listing:#"We Dance on the Ruins of the Stupid Stage" – 3:32#"Under My Feet" – 2:24#"My Wallpaper Looks Like Paint" – 2:14...
(Fat, 2006) - LP - IconsIcons (None More Black album)Icons is the third studio album by None More Black, to be released on Fat Wreck Chords on October 26, 2010. It is the first album to feature new drummer Richard Minino.Writing began in February 2009.- Track listing :...
(Fat, 2010) - LP
Singles and EPs
- Seven Inch (Sub-Division, 2001) - 7"
- Loud About LoathingLoud About LoathingLoud About Loathing is an EP by None More Black. It was released in 2004.-Track listing:# "Oh, There's Legwork" - 3:17# "Peace on Mars, 'Cause You Ain't Gonna Get it Here" - 2:29# "Traffic is a Global Word"- 2:14# "Genuine Malaise and Misery" - 1:55...
(Sabot, 2004) - EP
Compilations
- In Honor: A Compilation To Beat Cancer (Vagrant, 2004) - "They Got Milkshakes"
- Rock Against Bush Vol. 1 (Fat, 2004) - "Nothing To Do When You're Locked In A Vacancy"
- Prisoners Of War: A Benefit For Peter Young (The Saturday Team, 2007) - "Burning Up The Headphones"
- Wrecktrospective (Fat, 2009) - "Slytherin? My Ass!"