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White Skull
White Skull performing in Milan in 2008
White Skull performing in Milan in 2008
Background information
OriginVicenza, Veneto, Italy[1]
GenresPower metal, heavy metal
Years active1988–present[2]
LabelsDragonheart Records
MembersTony "Mad" Fontò
Alex Mantiero
Federica "Sister" de Boni
Jo Raddi
Danilo Bar
Past membersGustavo "Gus" Gabarrò
Nick Savio
Fabio Pozzato
Fabio Manfroi
Elisa "Over" De Palma
Steve Balocco
Alessio Lucatti

White Skull is an Italian power/heavy metal band formed in 1988.[3] They became known in the US with their 1999 release Tales from the North.[4]

Band members

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The line-up of the band did not change until 1998 when Nick Savio replaced Max Faccio. In 2001, female lead singer Federica de Boni left the band and was replaced by a male lead singer Gustavo Gabarro. Two years later, Fabio Pozzato and Massimo Faccio left the band as well. In 2007, Elisa de Palma became the new singer, with the band becoming female-fronted once again. In 2010, de Boni rejoined the band.

Current members

  • Tony "Mad" Fontó – rhythm guitar (1988–present)
  • Alex Mantiero – drums (1988–present)
  • Federica "Sister" de Boni – lead vocals (1988–2001, 2010–present)
  • Valentino Francavilla – lead guitar (2019–present)
  • Gio Raddi – bass (2007–present)
  • Alessandro Muscio – keyboards (2016-present)

Former members

  • Fabio Pozzato – bass (1988–2003)
  • Nick Savio – lead guitar (1998–2003)
  • Massimo "Max" Faccio – lead guitar (1988–1998)
  • Gustavo "Gus" Gabarro – lead vocals (2001–2007)
  • Stefano "Steve Bone" Balocco – bass (2003–2007)
  • Elisa "Over" de Palma – lead vocals (2007–2010)
  • Alessio "Tom" Lucatti – keyboards (2007–2010)
  • Danilo Bar – guitar (2003–2019)

Timeline

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Discography

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Source:[5]

Albums

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  • 1995 – I Won't Burn Alone
  • 1997 – Embittered
  • 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
  • 2012 – Under This Flag
  • 2017 – Will of the Strong
  • 2022 – Metal Never Rusts

EP

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  • 1999 – Asgard

Demo

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  • 1991 – White Skull
  • 1992 – Save the Planet

References

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  1. ^ "White Skull". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  2. ^ "White Skull". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  3. ^ "White Skull". Metal Storm. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  4. ^ "White Skull – Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 3 March 2012.
  5. ^ "White Skull". Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
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