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March 1999: Released EP "Asgard", containing the famous song, plus an unpublished song "Hagen The Cruel" and two covers: "Tears by the Firelight" (from german Stormwitch) and "Adralmelch" (from Adramelch, Italian cult band of late 80s)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
What's Up
White Skull Lyrics
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I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
For whatever that means
And so I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
Then I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take deep breath and I get real high
Then I scream from the top of my lungs
What's goin' on
And I say hey... hey...
I say hey, what's goin' on
And I say hey... hey...
I said hey, what's goin' on
Oh, oooh...
Oh, oooh...
And I try, oh, my God, do I try
I try all the time in this institution
And I pray, oh, my God, do I pray
I pray every single day for a revolution
And so I cry sometimes when I'm lying in my bed
Just to get it all out what's in my head
Then I, I am feeling a little peculiar
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath then I get real high
Then I scream from the top of my lungs
What's goin' on
And I say hey... hey...
I say hey, what's goin' on
And I say hey... hey...
I said hey, what's goin' on
And I say hey... hey...
I say hey, what's goin' on
And I say hey... hey...
I said hey, what's goin' on
Oh, oooh , oooh ...
25 years of my life and still
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
The song "What's Up" by White Skull is a poignant reflection about the state of the world and the struggle to find hope and purpose in life. The lyrics speak of the singer's struggle to climb a great big hill of hope to find a destination. However, the world is full of uncertainty and confusion, and he finds himself in an institution and crying himself to sleep sometimes. The world is portrayed as a brotherhood of man, but he is left perplexed about what that really means.
The singer, in the chorus of the song, utters the phrase "What's going on" four times, begging the question about the state of the world and its problems. The repetition of this phrase serves as a reminder that the world is still fraught with issues that need to be solved. The singer also tries to find some solace and hope in his life and prays for a revolution every single day, hoping for a better world.
Overall, "What's Up" is a song of introspection, contemplation, and hope that resonates with listeners across the ages. It speaks to the need to find meaning and purpose in life, to question the status quo and to demand change.
Line by Line Meaning
25 years of my life and still
I have been alive for 25 years and yet my life still feels incomplete.
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
I am struggling to overcome the obstacles that are blocking my path towards achieving my goals.
For a destination
I am working towards a specific end goal.
I realized quickly when I knew I should
I came to the realization soon after I should have.
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man
The world is composed of people who are united and connected by their shared humanity, despite their differences.
For whatever that means
I'm not sure what that really entails in practice.
And so I cry sometimes when I'm lying in bed
Occasionally, when I'm in bed, I cry to let out my emotions.
To get it all out what's in my head
I do this so I can express what's been weighing on my mind.
Then I, I am feeling a little peculiar
Afterward, I feel a bit strange.
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
In the morning, I go outside and stand in the fresh air.
And I take deep breath and I get real high
I inhale deeply and feel my spirits lift.
Then I scream from the top of my lungs
I yell as loudly as I can.
What's goin' on
I want to know what's happening in the world around me.
And I try, oh, my God, do I try
I devote myself tirelessly to achieving my goals.
I try all the time in this institution
I am constantly working towards my aspirations in this environment.
And I pray, oh, my God, do I pray
I also pray fervently to a higher power.
I pray every single day for a revolution
I am hoping for a transformative and revolutionary change in the world.
Oh, oooh...
This line is a vocalization expressing emotion rather than conveying any specific meaning.
And I say hey... hey...
I call out to the world to get its attention.
I say hey, what's goin' on
I ask what is happening in the world, seeking answers and insight.
And I said hey, what's goin' on
I repeatedly call out for an understanding of what is happening in the world around me.
Oh, oooh , oooh ...
This line is a repetition of the previous vocalization, expressing emotion rather than conveying any specific meaning.
25 years of my life and still
I have been alive for 25 years and yet my life still feels incomplete.
I'm trying to get up that great big hill of hope
I am struggling to overcome the obstacles that are blocking my path towards achieving my goals.
For a destination
I am working towards a specific end goal.
Contributed by Kaylee M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
lia Fuentes
Meaningful song played by my most meaningful band!
RavenStrange
Best version that doesn't include He-Man.
Craig Hanson
RavenSucks. yes, Agree, this is great, but where is L.R.S. version. So glad this is awesome though.
Needed. It. one more time at least, Louder.