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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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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
Marching To Alesia
White Skull Lyrics
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Hills are burning
Tribes divided, cowardry
Warriors strength warriors faith
Are lost, desperate fightings
Once united, now divided
People is dying
To save our children
Cesar′s glory, Casar's lust
We′re gonna take it
Marching marching marching to Alesia
Hundred legions wait around the walls
Marching marching marching to Alesia
Rising power of the mighty Rome
The chieves are blind for power
The druids have lost the way
And Cesar waits
The tribes will fight each other
The brothers fight each other
Like a civil war
One by one the tribes are falling down
The march of roman army
Merciless Cesar's game
Legions are moving
The last chieves will be put in chains
Vercingetorix
The lyrics to White Skull's song "Marching To Alesia" depict the Roman conquest of Gaul under Julius Caesar. The song talks about the Roman legions marching towards the hill of Alesia and the burning of the hills that the tribes lived on. The tribes that were once united were now divided and their cowardice was weakening their warriors' strengths and faith. The people were dying and running like ghosts in the middle of the night to save their children. This shows the devastation that the Roman army was causing and the urgent need for the Gauls to flee.
Caesar's glory and lust were driving the Roman army to conquer Gaul, and they were determined to take it. The Gaulic chiefs were blinded by power, while the druids had lost their way. The tribes were fighting each other, and the brothers were fighting each other like a civil war. One by one, the tribes were falling down, and the march of the Roman army was merciless. The song ends with the capture of the Gaulic chieftain Vercingetorix, who was captured and put in chains by Caesar.
Overall, "Marching to Alesia" is a powerful song that depicts the brutality of war and conquest. The song showcases the Roman army's determination to conquer Gaul and the devastating impact of their actions on the Gaulic people.
Line by Line Meaning
Roman legions marching on
The powerful Roman army is advancing towards their next target
Hills are burning
The destruction caused by the Roman conquest is evident in the burning hills
Tribes divided, cowardry
The native tribes are divided and panicked in the face of the Roman invasion
Warriors strength warriors faith
The courage and determination of the native warriors is dwindling
Are lost, desperate fightings
The natives are struggling to maintain their strength and their fight is growing more desperate
Once united, now divided
The once united tribes are now separated and unable to fight together
People is dying
The people are suffering and dying as a result of the conflict
Run like ghosts in the middle of the night
The natives are fleeing in fear under the cover of darkness
To save our children
The ultimate motivation for the natives to fight and resist the Romans is to protect the younger generations
Cesar?s glory, Casar's lust
The Roman leader, Julius Caesar, is driven by a desire for power and personal gain
We?re gonna take it
The natives vow to resist the Roman occupation and fight for their freedom
Marching marching marching to Alesia
The Romans are making steady progress towards the city of Alesia
Hundred legions wait around the walls
The Roman army is positioned around the walls of Alesia, preparing to attack
Rising power of the mighty Rome
The Roman Empire's power and influence continue to grow through their conquests
The chieves are blind for power
The native chiefs are blinded by their own desire for power and unable to unite against the common enemy
The druids have lost the way
The druids, who are supposed to provide guidance and wisdom, are unable to offer effective leadership
And Cesar waits
Julius Caesar is poised to seize the opportunity presented by the weakened native tribes
The tribes will fight each other
Instead of fighting together against the Roman invaders, the native tribes turn on each other
The brothers fight each other
Even siblings and family members are pitted against each other in this destructive conflict
Like a civil war
The battles between the native tribes resemble a civil war, with members of the same community fighting each other
One by one the tribes are falling down
The tribes are gradually being defeated and assimilated by the Romans, one by one
The march of roman army
The relentless advance of the Roman army is the dominant force in this conflict
Merciless Cesar's game
Julius Caesar is playing a ruthless game, using his power to crush resistance and expand the Roman Empire
Legions are moving
The Roman legions are constantly on the move and expanding their territory through conquest
The last chieves will be put in chains
The last remaining native chiefs will be defeated and captured by the Romans
Vercingetorix
The name of a prominent native leader who fought against the Roman invasion of Gaul, and ultimately surrendered to Caesar after his defeat at Alesia
Writer(s): Bar Danilo, Fontò Antonio, Stefano Balocco
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.