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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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
Grand Inquisitor
White Skull Lyrics
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I was named inquisitor
It was the beginning of my empire
Court of Seville, court of Madrid
"I'll bring the law of God"
Everyone will have something wrong to hide
I was a Dominican and now with the money
[chorus]
Tomas De Torquemada
Was the Grand Inquisitor
Over and over Spain
Terror and fear all days everywhere
I live with the horn of the Unicorn
I want to eat and it saves me from poison
I'm rich, I'm scared
Someone wants to kill me
My bodyguards are fighting for my life
I was a Dominican and now with the money
Of the Christians I am...
[chorus]
The lyrics of White Skull's song Grand Inquisitor paint the picture of a powerful and corrupt religious figure who has been named as an inquisitor by the Pope. He sees this as the beginning of his empire and travels to courts in Seville and Madrid, claiming to bring the "law of God." He asserts that everyone will have something to hide, implying that he will stop at nothing to root out and punish those who do not comply with his beliefs.
The verses highlight the fear and paranoia that this inquisitor lives with as he becomes increasingly wealthy and receives death threats. He even possesses the horn of a unicorn which he believes can protect him from poison. The lyrics of the chorus make it clear that this figure is based on the real-life Grand Inquisitor Tomas De Torquemada of Spain, who was known for his reign of terror and fear throughout the country.
Line by Line Meaning
Called from the Pope
The Pope called upon me to become a person of power and influence.
I was named inquisitor
I was granted the title of inquisitor, giving me the duty and authority to enforce religious laws.
It was the beginning of my empire
This marked the start of my rise to power and my control over a vast empire of believers.
Court of Seville, court of Madrid
I held court in both Seville and Madrid, where I enacted my religious laws and punishments.
"I'll bring the law of God"
I believed that my laws were based on God's will and therefore must be followed without question.
Everyone will have something wrong to hide
I believed that everyone was guilty of sin in some way, and it was my job to find and punish them for it.
I was a Dominican and now with the money
As a member of the religious order of Dominicans, I was not wealthy, but now, as an inquisitor, I have gained great wealth.
Of the Christians I am...
I have become very powerful and influential over the Christian people.
[chorus]
The chorus repeats the title of the song and emphasizes the terror and fear that I brought upon Spain during my reign as Grand Inquisitor.
I live with the horn of the Unicorn
I fear for my life from enemies and assassins, and therefore carry a charm that I believe will protect me from poison.
I want to eat and it saves me from poison
My charm gives me a false sense of security and allows me to eat and drink without fear of being poisoned.
I'm rich, I'm scared
Despite my wealth, I live in constant fear of being assassinated or attacked, which makes me paranoid and anxious.
Someone wants to kill me
I am convinced that there are people conspiring against me, and I constantly worry that I will be assassinated.
My bodyguards are fighting for my life
I have hired bodyguards to protect me, and they are fiercely loyal and willing to fight for my safety.
I was a Dominican and now with the money
Again, I reflect on how much my life has changed since becoming an inquisitor, and how much wealth and power I have gained.
Of the Christians I am...
I am now the most powerful figure among the Christian people, and they follow me without question.
[chorus]
The chorus repeats the title of the song and emphasizes the terror and fear that I brought upon Spain during my reign as Grand Inquisitor.
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