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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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
Boudicca's Speech
White Skull Lyrics
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Rise again and fight for honor as much as victory
Roman lust has gone so far
Nor even age or purity are left unpolluted
But heaven's on the side of a just revenge
Our legion which dared to fight has died
And the rest are hiding themselves
In this battle you will conquer or will die
You can reach your freedom or you'll all be slaves
End of all, Boudicca was defeated by a Roman army
And most were killed
But she chose honor instead of shame
And poison flowed in her veins...
The lyrics to White Skull's song Boudicca's Speech are a powerful call to arms, urging warriors to fight not just for victory, but for honor. The singer acknowledges that this may be their last battle, but encourages them to rise up against the Roman army regardless. They highlight the horrors that the Romans have inflicted upon them, stating that even age and purity have been violated. Despite all of this, the singer asserts that "heaven's on the side of a just revenge".
The lyrics then go on to describe the dire situation that their army is currently in - many have died and the rest are hiding in their camp in order to survive. The battle ahead is framed as a win-or-lose proposition - either they will conquer and gain their freedom, or they will all be enslaved. Ultimately, the song ends on a somber note, with the knowledge that Boudicca herself was defeated by the Romans and chose to take her own life in order to maintain her honor.
Line by Line Meaning
Warriors fight for me another time, maybe the last
The warriors are being called to battle for the last time, with the possibility of dying in the conflict.
Rise again and fight for honor as much as victory
The call to arms is for the warriors to fight not just for victory but for their own honor as well.
Roman lust has gone so far
The Romans have indulged in their desire for power and destruction without limit.
Nor even age or purity are left unpolluted
The Romans have shown no mercy, sparing neither the young nor the innocent in their actions.
But heaven's on the side of a just revenge
The higher power is in support of the righteous cause to seek revenge for the atrocities committed by the Romans.
Our legion which dared to fight has died
The army that dared to stand up to the Romans has been defeated and destroyed.
And the rest are hiding themselves
The remaining soldiers are now hiding in their camp to avoid further casualties.
In this battle you will conquer or will die
The stakes are high, with the possibility of either winning or dying in the battle.
You can reach your freedom or you'll all be slaves
The outcome of the battle will determine whether the warriors will gain their freedom or be enslaved by the Romans.
End of all, Boudicca was defeated by a Roman army
Despite the efforts of the warriors and their leader, Boudicca, they were ultimately defeated by the Roman army.
And most were killed
As a result of the battle, many warriors lost their lives.
But she chose honor instead of shame
Despite her defeat, Boudicca chose to honor her cause and remain true to her beliefs.
And poison flowed in her veins...
Boudicca chose to take her own life rather than live as a captive of the Romans.
Contributed by Savannah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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