The New Black is a German hard rock band from Würzburg. Formed in 2007, the ensemble consists of vocalist Markus Hammer, guitarists Christof Leim and Fabian Schwarz, bassist Günther Auschrat and drummer Philipp Klinger. Following its formation, the group released a demo in 2008 that received recognition from the publications Metal Hammer and Rock Hard. After signing with the label AFM Records, the band released its eponymous debut studio album, The New Black, in 2009. The record featured the track “Ballad of Broken Angels”. Their recording history featured the studio albums II: Better in Black (2011) and III: Cut Loose (2013). During its career, the ensemble has performed as a support act for AC/DC and appeared at festivals including Rock am Ring and Wacken Open Air. The group subsequently issued the studio recording A Monster's Life (2016), which was funded through a crowdfunding campaign. Klinger replaced former drummer Chris Weiss in 2016.
