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BLACK was Established in 2006 by Guitarist Rich Garcia Jr and Gregorio Jimenez Jr. in the City of Sacramento, California. Black recorded and released their debut album "United States of War" in 2013. Black performed extensively in support of this album, throughout The west coast sharing the stage with such acts as: Death Angel, Lazarus AD, Bonded By Blood, Archaic and many more.
2015 through 2018 saw the departure and arrival of new and old members. 2018 saw the group take a brief hiatus to reset and move forward with a new lineup...2019 saw the addition of Vocalist Don McMillan III (Habeas Corpus, Mind Furnace).
The group entered the studio with former Habeas Corpus guitarist Tom Jimenez who owns and operates "Audio Edge Recordings" in Sacramento. 2020 saw the Addition of former History Channel contributing Guitarist Austin Elkington...and Bassist Dave Counts. Spring of 2020 also saw the release of a new 4 track offering... Good friend and Possessed Lead Guitarist Claudeous Creamer appears on the 2020 EP "Untouched By Light"
Following the Covid-19 onset in 2020 the group cancelled forthcoming shows and dates with the group Pro-Pain and various others in California. Summer 2020 saw the departure of founding member Rich Garcia Jr. due to ongoing hand and wrist issues.
2021 The group welcomed Guitarist Erik Von Krauss (Dead in Seconds). 2022 saw the departure of bassist Dave Counts due to relocating...and the group welcomed Bassist Jay who later departed in February of 2023. The group welcomes Bassist Kelley Brown (Pierced From Within) in March of 2023. The group returned to the stage in support of a New single released in June 2023 "CONCRETE".
The group releases the Video Recording of their performance of the track "CONCRETE" Live at Goldfields in Roseville. Performing throughout the West coast with such acts as Hatriot, Exmortus, Iron Maidens and the Burning Witches.
The group continues to perform into 2024 with groups such as D.R.I. , various Bay Area artists and The Accused. 2024 also saw the Release of the 3 track ep "Torment Bleeds Inside".
November of 2024 saw the departure of founding member Drummer Gregorio Jimenez Jr. December of 2024 the group Welcomes Drummer Kenny Donovan (Cultural Warfare, Annihilation). The group returns to the stage in 2025 Headlining various venues including taking part in a 3 band bill which Sold out the Sacramento Venue The Boardwalk in June. The Group Releases 2 Lyric videos for the tracks "Witness to Decay" and "I AM THE THORN" with Shaumbra ArtVisuals.
2025 Saw the band partner with Imperative Music Agency and is featured on their 19th Compilation CD featuring Guest artist Kerry King - Imperative Music Compilation was sent to top magazines in Europe and the U.S., and reviews consistently highlighted BLACK as a promising band on this volume.
The Group also appears in a Full interview with Germany´s Legacy Magazine in partnership with Imperative Music Agency.
The Group saw the departure of Bassist Kelley Brown in September of 2025. Black Welcomes bassist Mike Mendenhall (Ashbury Wrath) in October of 2025 and immediately returns to the stage as part of a celebration for Sacra-Metal Records.The label features the groups track "Torment Bleeds Inside" on a double vinyl release featuring Metal bands from the region.
Spring 2026 the Group creates a Business partnership with Imperative Music Agency. 2026 saw the Group release the New Single inspired by The Roman Emperor Caligula "Embrace My Fall – Release date: March 6, 2026. The group continues to grow through the Imperative Music Agency. The group looks forward to forthcoming shows and Festivals in 2026. The Group will enter the studio and record more tracks for Summer releases.
BLACK´s new single "Practice of Suffering" is scheduled for release on May 29, 2026.
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