Representative Albums: "This Is Satire," "File Under Black"
Biography
Philadelphia emo heroes Kid Dynamite were coming off extensive touring and two popular albums when vocalist Jason Shevchuk decided to leave the band and concentrate more fully on film school. Even with Kid Dynamite done, however, he couldn't escape a natural passion for music and soon began writing and playing songs on guitar with his roommate Dan playing bass. And so were the humble beginnings of None More Black in the winter of 2000. To complete the band, Shevchuk's brother Jeff was added on guitar, along with a drummer. Demos soon fell on the ears of Sub Division Records before the band had even played a show, and after replacing their drummer, None More Black put out a three-song 7" in September 2001. Sending new material to labels around the country, the band and its ever-changing lineup eventually signed to California's Fat Wreck Chords. Their full-length debut, File Under Black, was issued in June 2003 with the brothers Shevchuk rounded out by drummer Mike McEvoy and bassist Paul Delaney (Kill Your Idols); Loud About Loathing followed a year later on Sabot Productions. An invigorating band chemistry was finally realized when Jason Shevchuk and Delaney were completed by guitarist Colin McGinniss and, later, drummer Jared Shavelson (of the Hope Conspiracy). Hooking up with producer J. Robbins (Against Me!, Jawbox), None More Black resurfaced on Fat Wreck with the diverse This Is Satire in spring 2006. Unfortunately, though -- and despite the positive response to Satire -- the band announced an indefinite hiatus in the early months of 2007. ~ Corey Apar, All Music Guide
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.
The band released two full-lengths and two EPs. Their most recent album, titled "This is Satire", was released on May 2, 2006 by Fat Wreck Chords.
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.
