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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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
Tales From The North
White Skull Lyrics
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Why the Vikings were
The conquerors of the North
The winners of all wars
At the nightfall Hugin and Munin
Whisper in your ears
All the secrets of the world
Tell us about THOR God of Thunder
TYR God of the War
Goddess HELA was the Death
The unlighted world she ruled
Can you see my secret illusion
To break the social links ?
I want to see this heavy chains
Dropped from my hands
[Chorus]
Can't you see my misery
Will I stay behind or ahead
Should I live my life in compromise
Will I stay behind or ahead
Oh please ODIN tell us the secret
Why the Vikings were
True defenders of the faith
In fightin' times they lived
Tell us about the God of Darkness
BALDUR God of Light
LOKI was the Evil one
The father of the sin
[Chorus]
Can't you see my misery
Will I stay behind or ahead
Should I live my life in compromise
Will I stay behind or ahead
The song "Tales From The North" by White Skull is an ode to the Norse gods and mythology. The first verse shows the curiosity of the singer and the people, asking for Odin's secret about the Vikings being the conquerors of the North and winning all wars. The second verse mentions Hugin and Munin, Odin's two ravens who whisper secrets in his ears, and the gods Thor, Tyr, and Hela, who respectively represent thunder and strength, war, and death. The singer seems to be deeply fascinated by these gods and their roles in the Norse mythology.
In the chorus, the singer expresses his inner turmoil, questioning whether to compromise or to seek his true identity. He wants to break the chains of social norms and expectations, and he is unsure about his place in the world. The final verse talks about the gods Baldur, the god of light, and Loki, the father of sin, portraying the duality of good and evil in Norse mythology.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh please ODIN tell us the secret
The curiosity of the singer is being expressed to Odin, requesting him to reveal the reason behind the success of Vikings in conquering the North.
Why the Vikings were
Questioning the reason or the secret behind Vikings' superiority is being asked.
The conquerors of the North
A reference to Vikings' dominance over the Northern territories of the world.
The winners of all wars
Vikings' victories in all battles and conflicts are being mentioned.
At the nightfall Hugin and Munin
The arrival of two ravens, Hugin and Munin, which were believed to bring secret knowledge to Odin, is being mentioned.
Whisper in your ears
Odin's ability to receive knowledge through the whispers of the two ravens is being referenced.
All the secrets of the world
Reference to the vast knowledge and information that Odin receives through the two ravens.
All they've seen and heard
The two ravens have witnessed and heard all the secrets and knowledge that can provide assistance in conquering the North.
Tell us about THOR God of Thunder
Speaker requests Odin to tell them about the Norse God, Thor, known for his strength and control over lightning and thunder.
TYR God of the War
The artist requests an insight on Tyr, the God of War of Norse mythology.
Goddess HELA was the Death
The singer requests to learn about the Goddess Hela, who is associated with death and the underworld.
The unlighted world she ruled
Hela's authority and reign over the world of dead and the underworld is being expressed.
Can you see my secret illusion
Speaker expresses their hidden desire to detach themselves from social obligations and traditions.
To break the social links ?
Reference to the singer's wish to detach themselves from the social and traditional values.
I want to see this heavy chains
Speaker's desire is to see the constraints imposed by society, cast, and creed to be lifted and removed.
Dropped from my hands
A metaphorical expression of the artist's wish to be free from such chains and the influence of social stigmas.
[Chorus]
The recurring chorus primarily concerns the artist's misery, their indecision of staying behind or moving forward, and living a life of compromise or not.
Can't you see my misery
The pain and misery of the singer are being expressed.
Will I stay behind or ahead
The singer's confusion about stagnating, or moving forward is being conveyed.
Should I live my life in compromise
Speaker's doubt about living a life of compromise is being highlighted.
True defenders of the faith
Vikings are being referred to as true protectors of their belief system and faith in troublesome times.
In fightin' times they lived
Reference to the period of war and conflict Vikings lived through is being made.
Tell us about the God of Darkness
The singer requests an insight on the Norse God, Baldur, who is associated with darkness and the underworld.
BALDUR God of Light
The artist refers to Baldur, also known as the God of Light.
LOKI was the Evil one
Reference to Loki, the Norse God who is often known as the master of deception and chaos.
The father of the sin
Loki's association and kinship with sin and wrongdoing are being highlighted.
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