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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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
Cleopathra
White Skull Lyrics
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Shinin' sun, wherever she stands on
It's glitterin' around, Egyptian star
Deep in love with Caesar the oppressor
Full of hope winnin' all her hardest
Oh bring me on
To your soul your world let me know
[Chorus]
Cleopathra daughter of the Sun
Mother bride 'n' ruler of the Egyptian land
Cleopathra daughter of the Sun
Soon you will become the new deity
The baby's in her arms exclaiming all his rights
Still stands on looking at the Roman faces
Full of pride, she will divide
Caesar love it's not enough to her now
She needs more, she in need to
Face her destiny and became the Egyptian guide
The first verse of White Skull's song, "Cleopatra," introduces us to the powerful Queen of Egypt. She sits on her southern throne, basking in the shining sun. The glittering Egyptian star is deep in love with Caesar, the oppressor, and is full of hope, winning her hardest battles. The lyrics reveal that Cleopatra's desires go beyond love; she has a thirst for power and longs to become the Egyptian guide, a new deity that people will worship.
The chorus reinforces Cleopatra's role as a powerful woman, as she is referred to as a daughter of the Sun, mother, bride, and ruler of Egypt's land. The song portrays her as an iconic figure who will become a deity soon. The next verse describes how Cleopatra, holding her baby in her arms, exclaims his rights while looking at the faces of the Roman people. She is full of pride and will not settle for Caesar's love alone. She needs more power to fulfill her destiny and rule Egypt.
Overall, "Cleopatra" portrays the queen as a woman of great strength and ambition, determined to follow her destiny no matter what it takes. The lyrics emphasize her role as a powerful ruler of Egypt, who is not content with being someone else's bride, and her desire to dominate her destiny and become a deity.
Line by Line Meaning
Southern throne is this your fast realm
Is this the kingdom you rule over, from the southern lands?
Shinin' sun, wherever she stands on
The sun shines brightly wherever she goes
It's glitterin' around, Egyptian star
All around her, she sparkles like a shining Egyptian star
Deep in love with Caesar the oppressor
She is in love with Caesar, but he is her oppressor
Full of hope winnin' all her hardest
She is hopeful and determined to overcome any challenges she faces
Oh bring me on
Bring me into your world
To your soul your world let me know
Let me get to know your world and your soul
[Chorus] Cleopathra daughter of the Sun
This is the chorus and it is talking about Cleopatra, the daughter of the Sun
Mother bride 'n' ruler of the Egyptian land
She is not only a mother and a bride, but also the ruler of Egypt
Cleopathra daughter of the Sun
The chorus is repeated once again, emphasizing Cleopatra's divine connection to the Sun
Soon you will become the new deity
She is on her way to becoming a new deity, a goddess
The baby's in her arms exclaiming all his rights
The baby in her arms is already asserting its rights
Still stands on looking at the Roman faces
Cleopatra stands strong and confident, even in the face of the powerful Romans
Full of pride, she will divide
She is proud and determined to divide the power and rule of Egypt
Caesar love it's not enough to her now
Her love for Caesar is no longer enough for her
She needs more, she in need to
She requires more, and it is necessary for her
Face her destiny and became the Egyptian guide
She must confront her destiny and become the leader and guide of Egypt
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cintia lambrese
que voz por favor!!!! Federica sos la envidia de las diosas!!!! una genia!!!
Chayo Guerrero -GLORIA-
Ahh como me encanta esta canción :)
Adriano Vasquez
Fantástica voz, fantástico álbum, fantástica canción CLEOPATRA
lia Fuentes
Amazing album!
johnixdragon
que gran voz!!!!
juan99997
y a mi esta mujer me encanta la voz,como me recuerda a doro muchas veces
2Epsionicwizard
...always fan of White Skull, great song! :)
MetalD55
Best Song from the Albunm *_*
ms83
The chorus was a pleasant surprise
6deeply6disturbed6
I have always wanted them to come to mexico :(