Although Black's actual acoustic drum configuration is not unique to the field of drumming, his playing style is notable for his ability to play ambidextrously with a symmetrical set of cymbals, specifically a dual set of remote hi-hats and ride cymbals to his right and to his left respectively.

Black's bandmates were astonished at his technical precision and even dubbed him the "human drum machine".

In 2003, Black joined the German heavy metal band Primal Fear, replacing original drummer Klaus Sperling.

[8] On August 11, 2014, Primal Fear announced[9] that due to irreconcilable differences between lead singer Ralf Scheepers and him, Black departed the band after their performance at Summer Breeze Festival on August 15.

In late 2015, Black officially joined American heavy metal band W.A.S.P.