White Skull takes life at the end of the Eighties.
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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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

Head Hunters
White Skull Lyrics

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Find the path of immortal sun
Hear the call of the Morrigans
Walk among the ancient trees
Feel the power from within
Way of the warrior
Death is singing on the hills
Braves don't fall

Head hunters
Skulls on their belts
Head hunters
Looking for prey
Head hunters
Lost in the dark
Crimson stars burn on a deadly sky

Torches lighten mighty stones
Sacred rites cobalt blades
Iron, velvet taste of blood
Dreadful masks beneath the hood
Frozen tears
Crumbling on the ring of steel
Echoes of drums

Flowing fear inside your veins
End is coming end is near
Heavy steps surrounding you
They look for prey, the prey is you
Lost in the forest

Death is calling, death is real
Falling down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to White Skull's "Head Hunters" evoke a sense of ancient power and savagery. The song begins with a call to follow the path of the immortal sun, a reference to the cyclical nature of life and death. The Morrigans are a trio of Irish goddesses associated with war and fate, and their call is both alluring and ominous. Walking among the ancient trees, the singer feels a power from within that sets them on the way of the warrior. Death is ever present, singing on the hills, but the brave do not fall.

The chorus introduces the titular head hunters, who carry skulls on their belts as trophies of their kills. The lyrics describe them as lost in the dark, with crimson stars burning on a deadly sky. The imagery suggests a world of chaos and violence, where survival is tenuous at best. The verses continue with references to sacred rites, cobalt blades, and the taste of blood. The masks worn by the head hunters are described as dreadful, hiding their true identities and intentions. Frozen tears crumble on the ring of steel, an image of the inevitable toll taken by violence.

The final verse brings the threat home to the listener, describing heavy footsteps surrounding them. The prey is you, lost in the forest where death is calling and real. Falling down could mean succumbing to mortal wounds, or simply being overtaken by fear. "Head Hunters" is a powerful song with a dark, primal energy that speaks to the violence inherent in human nature.

Line by Line Meaning

Find the path of immortal sun
Discover the route to the unending source of light and vitality

Hear the call of the Morrigans
Listen to the cry of the goddesses of fate and death

Walk among the ancient trees
Stroll through the forests full of age-old trees

Feel the power from within
Sensitize yourself to the strength from your inner self

Way of the warrior
The path that the fighters must follow

Death is singing on the hills
The sound of demise echoes all over the mountains

Braves don't fall
Courageous individuals never surrender

Head hunters
People who seek other's heads as trophies

Skulls on their belts
The skulls of their victims are hanging on their belts

Looking for prey
Hunting people for their personal gain

Lost in the dark
Dazed in a place deprived of light