“Practice of Suffering” leans into aggressive old-school thrash without sounding trapped in the past. The guitars come out razor sharp, throwing out tight riffs and fast rhythmic punches that carry the track forward with real momentum. There’s a raw West Coast spirit running through the song, but BLACK also adds enough modern heaviness to keep things from feeling nostalgic or recycled.
Vocalist Don McMillan III brings one of the strongest performances the band has released so far. His vocals sound angry, urgent and believable. Exactly what this kind of track needs. Rather than overcomplicating things BLACK keeps the song direct and dangerous. The hooks land hard, the rhythm section drives the chaos forward and the atmosphere feels genuinely intense without losing control.
What makes the single work best is its attitude. “Practice of Suffering” doesn’t try to reinvent thrash metal. Instead, it reminds listeners why the style still matters when played with conviction. Fans of bands like Death Angel, Exodus and Testament will probably feel right at home here.
BLACK has clearly spent years grinding through the underground scene, and this single sounds like the result of that experience. “Practice of Suffering” is heavy, aggressive and built to be played loud! Exactly what thrash fans want.
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