In 1991, after the r… Read Full Bio ↴White Skull takes life at the end of the Eighties.
In 1991, after the recording of its first demo-tape, White Skull was noticed by the audience and the specialized Italian metal press. The band started a live-promotion in order to increase its own experience. In May 1994, WS released their second demo entitled "Save the Planet", which received excellent reviews.
Excellent reviews and extensive live appearances brought the band in touch with a few Italian labels. However, their music was considered "not suitable for the market"… thus, the guys were asked to change sound and music style. Being fond of classical Heavy Metal and followers of bands like Iron Maiden, Helloween, Scorpions, Black Sabbath and Saxon, the Skulls decided to go on with their type of music, because of their belief in true Metal life-style. White Skull then contributed to two Heavy Metal compilation:
* "Nightpieces 4" (in January 1995) and "Area Sismica" (in June 1995).
* "Area Sismica" (June 1995) – A.M. Songs et Music di Valdagno (Vi).
June 1995: White Skull signs with Underground Symphony
November 1995: Released "I Won’t Burn Alone" (Underground Symphony), first band's album
March 1997: Released "Embittered" (Underground Symphony). Special guest is singer Folco Orlandini (Mesmerize - Time Machine)
May 1997: Guitar player Max Faccio leaves the band, replaced by BB Nick Savio in November 1997. (two other guitarists temporarily played for the band: Pino Sicari from May to August, Lele Pretto from September to November)
March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)
July 26th, 1999: Released "Tales From The North" (Nuclear Blast for the world, Underground Symphony for Italy). Chris Boltendahl (Grave Digger) sings as special guest for this album.
August 28th, 2000: Released “Public Glory, Secret Agony” (Breaker Records/Nuclear Blast)
February 2001: Federica "Sister" De Boni leaves the band due to personal problems. One month later the band decides to get a male singer: Gustavo "Gus" Gabarrò from Argentina. He soon records with the band and appears for the first time in a live performance with White Skull on the 7th April 2001, in Germany.
August 26th, 2002: Released "The Dark Age" (Frontiers Records)
December 2002: Guitarist BB Nick leaves the band because of his growing interest in his side-projects; he is soon replaced by Danilo Bar.
September 2003: Bassist Fabio Pozzato leaves the band, soon replaced by Fabio Manfroi, from Brasil.
February 2004: Fabrio Manfroi leaves the band.
May 3rd, 2004: New album published: The XIII Skull, on Frontiers Records.
October 23rd, 2004: Steve Balocco becomes the new White Skull bassplayer.
After album release the band had to cancel a lot of shows due to health problems of the vocalist. During this stop the band wrote a lot of new songs and they came back into the studio at the end of 2005 in order to record an album entitled “The Ring of the Ancients” based on the Celtic’s stories.
Recorded at Remaster Studio Vicenza, this Cd arose the interest of DragonHeart Records which signed the band to a multi-album deal.
The brand new album “The Ring of the Ancients” is heavier than ever, White Skull music goes straight to the heart and soul of the MetalBangers! I
In the January 2007 the vocalist Gus Gabarrò left the band due to work problems and White Skull announced they are back to a female singer, the real peculiarity of the band.
The new Singer of White Skull is Elisa "Over" De Palma, a true Valkyrie of Heavy Metal! The band is actually recording the new album entitled "Forever Fight" released by DragonHeart Records/SPV, with new bass player Gio Raddi and the new keybords player Alessio Lucatti.
The cd is was released in March 2009 and since then the band started the "Metal Axes Tour" to promote it, with various concerts around Italy.
On May 1st, 2010 the band announced that keyboardist Alex Lucatti was forced to leave the group due to "work problems"
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Discography
* 1995 – I Won't Burn Alone
* 1997 – Embittered
* 1999 – Asgard
* 1999 – Tales from the North
* 2000 – Public Glory, Secret Agony
* 2002 – The Dark Age
* 2004 – The XIII Skull
* 2006 - The Ring of the Ancients
* 2009 - Forever Fight
Because I
White Skull Lyrics
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And man wasn't so strong... I think he was not
Uhh, is it my mission a choice?
From the wooden chair beside my window
I only see that the million dollars man spent
Hadn't avoid him to feel the ill
AIDS's still the big disease right now
And those who refused to pay were
Threatened with death
Are you gonna feel the ill?
You will never meet me again
(chorus)
Because I / March in time
Because I / March in time
From the wooden chair beside my window
I only see that the million men feel the scare
And they're gonna leave the game
They will never see me again
I hear some voices from down deep inside me
But I only see that too many people're dead
Trying to find the ill that was
Taking them to the end
(chorus)
Because I...
Would you ever trust me
Would you ever meet me
No I'll live again and I won't be scared
No I'll fight until till the day I'll die
The lyrics of White Skull's song Because I discuss the societal and personal struggles of living in a world where power and wealth reign supreme. The opening lines state that throughout history, the "big law" has ruled and humans have not been able to withstand it. The lead singer questions whether their mission is a choice or predetermined as they look out their window from a wooden chair. From this vantage point, they can see that despite the million dollars that some men possess, they still succumb to illnesses such as AIDS. The next lines describe a gunning down of someone in 20th street and how refusal to pay can result in death. The chorus repeats, "Because I/March in time," suggesting that the singer is aware of the hurdles they face and continues to push forward despite them. The second verse reiterates the theme of death and its inevitability, but the singer believes that they will never be scared and will fight until they die.
The song's lyrics are emotionally charged, reflecting the band's heavy metal style. The use of first-person pronouns repeatedly draws the listener into the personal struggles of the song's subject. As with many of White Skull's songs, Because I leans heavily on societal commentary, particularly on issues of power dynamics and the corrupt nature of wealth. The song's powerful chorus, coupled with the heavy music, makes for a memorable listen that encourages the listener to consider the challenges faced by those who resist societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
In every time the 'big law' has ruled
Throughout history, those in power have controlled the law and the people.
And man wasn't so strong... I think he was not
Men were weaker in the past and did not possess the same strength as today's men.
Uhh, is it my mission a choice?
Am I willingly choosing to fulfill a mission, or is it simply fate?
From the wooden chair beside my window
The singer is sitting in a chair made of wood next to a window.
I only see that the million dollars man spent
The singer sees that wealthy people have spent large amounts of money.
Hadn't avoid him to feel the ill
Despite the man's wealth, he still feels unwell or unhappy.
AIDS's still the big disease right now
AIDS is currently a major disease that affects many people.
Someone has been gunned down in 20th street
A person has been shot and killed on 20th street.
And those who refused to pay were
People who didn't pay were...
Threatened with death
...threatened with death.
Are you gonna feel the ill?
Are you going to feel unwell or unhappy?
You will never meet me again
The singer will not meet the person addressed again.
Because I / March in time
Because the singer is marching forward with time.
From the wooden chair beside my window
The singer is still sitting in the same wooden chair next to the window.
I only see that the million men feel the scare
The singer sees that many men are afraid.
And they're gonna leave the game
The afraid men will exit the situation.
They will never see me again
The men will never see the singer again.
I hear some voices from down deep inside me
The singer hears inner voices from deep inside themselves.
But I only see that too many people're dead
Despite the internal voices, the singer sees that too many people have died.
Trying to find the ill that was
People were searching for the cause of an illness.
Taking them to the end
The illness was fatal and took the people's lives.
Would you ever trust me
The singer is asking if the listener would trust them.
Would you ever meet me
The singer is asking if the listener would meet them.
No I'll live again and I won't be scared
The singer will live again and not be afraid.
No I'll fight until till the day I'll die
The singer will fight until their death.
Contributed by Caden K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.