BLACK HAWK was founded in Mölln - Germany in 1981, the band debuted with a 1985 demo 'Thank God For The Rock' then launched the album 'First Attack' in 1989. The demo '5 By 5' emerged in 1995. However, the group separated in 1997.

BLACK HAWK was reformed in 2005 with this lineup: Udo Bethke ( Lead Vocals ), Norbert Wieczorek ( Guitars ), Torsten Bettge ( Guitars ), Michael Wiekenberg ( Bass ), Gonzo Loss (drums) and released the Album ?Twentyfive".

BLACK HAWK released its third album, entitled 'Dragonride', in January 2007 via Karthago Records. This release included a digitally remastered version of the band's first mini-album 'First Attack'. After this release Gonzo Loss left the Band and was replaced by drummer Niko Schaper. In October 2007 Norbert Wiezcorek left the band, Wolfgang Tewes of CRYSTAL SHARK was added on guitar.

In October 2008 BLACK HAWK released the album 'The Invasion' featuring a cover version of the KISS classic 'Detroit Rock City'.

BLACK HAWK played at the Headbangers Open Air 2008 and shared the stage with Blaze Bailey, Rebellion and others. They also played shows with SABATON, WIZARD, JAGUAR etc..

In November 2010 BLACK HAWK released their next Album "Straight To Hell" mixed and mastered by Dirk Schlächter ( Gamma Ray) .

With the new Band-Members "Dan Schamschor (Drums) and Günny Kruse (Guitar) the new Album "A Mighty Metal Axe" appears in October 2013.

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