White Skull - 'Black Ship' (official lyric video)

(Black ship)
(Black ship)

It's time to go
You put your asses on the boat, secure the load
Give me the plan, some nasty weather will approach
We hold the course until we dock

It's time, it's time, I hear it calling
Can't wait to leave, I wanna be on the ship again
With all my crew, the fun begins

Keep us safe from the storms, old warrior
Sail away from the dreary old land

Hold tight, hold tight, the wind is changing
The storm upon us could be hitting us hard, my friend
Take shelter from the tides and wind

We cross the sea, we keep on fighting
With loaded guns, the risk is always high
We're gonna take the chance, my friend

In the teeth of the storm, it's like a rodeo
Steer away from the dangerous waves

(Black ship)
(Black ship)
Trust your friends as your sea mates
Let your dreams fill your sails (black ship)
Sing the songs of the seaman
Riding the waves (black ship)

(Black ship)
(Black ship)
Trust your friends as your sea mates
Let your dreams fill your sails (black ship)
Sing the songs of the seaman
Sail, black ship, sail (black ship)

Το μέταλλο δεν σκουριάζει ποτέ μας λένε οι White Skull με το νέο τους δισκογραφικό πόνημα. "Metal Never Rusts" από την Ιταλική μπάντα και κυκλοφόρησε τον περασμένο Οκτώβριο σε CD και ψηφιακή μορφή, ενώ προ μηνός σε βινύλιο.

Οι White Skull μας έρχονται από την γειτονική Ιταλία. Δημιουργήθηκαν το μακρινό 1988, μας συστήνονται κάπως έτσι:

«Sharp voice, screaming guitars, hammering rhythms, a stunning mixture of power and melody: the result is a high incendiary gradation sound, coming from the heart of six musicians!»

...και έχουν κυκλοφορήσει ένδεκα "ολοκληρωμένους" δίσκους, δύο demos, ένα single και ένα ep...

Δελτίο τύπου: White Skull is a well-known Italian Power Metal Band that has been delivering superlative Metal songs since the 90s. Sharp voice, screaming guitars, hammering rhythms, a stunning mixture of power and melody: the result is an enthralling and gripping sound, coming from the true Metal hearts of energetic and inspired musicians.

Unable to play live during the pandemic, the band focused on a new project lead by Marco Donè (Italian Metal Journalist): the band´s memories and remarkable stories recorded and treasured in a book. While working on the book “The Soul of the Skull” Federica and Tony perceived the need of writing an album inspired by it.

Music and lyrics that would not only describe the events told in the book but transmit to the audience a wide range of emotions along with a clear statement of what Metal means to the band. As soon as the lockdown was lifted the band gathered back together in the rehearsal room to pin down the new ideas.

Right from the kick start it was clear that Vale, the new entry, was the perfect fit the Skulls needed to fire up the renewed Metal engine. Fast thundering rhythmic section powered by a new ignition spark and hyper charged by melodies and harmonies produced by bewitching vocals and magnetic keyboard arrangements.

All assembled to make the metal crowd roar! The new album is blessed by renewed and powerful energy that bounces from song to song with a level of intensity and magnitude superior to all previous albums because, when forged with passion, true Metal Never Rusts!

Band: White Skull
Country of origin: Italy
Location: Vicenza, Veneto
Formed in: 1988
Genre: Heavy/Power Metal
Lyrical themes: Medieval times, Epic stories, Viking tales
Years active: 1988-present

Lyric video: "Black Ship"
Album: "Metal Never Rusts"
Type: Full length
Release date: October 21st, 2022 (CD, Digital)
Release date: December 16th, 2022 (Vinyl)
Label: Rock of Angels Records

Track listing:
01. Hammer on thin Ice
02. Metal Never Rusts
03. Skull in the Closet
04. Black Ship
05. Heavily Mental
06. Scary Quiet
07. Ad Maiora Semper
08. Jingle Hell
09. Pay to Play
10. Weathering the Storm

Band members:
Alex Mantiero - Drums
Tony "Mad" Fontò - Guitars (rhythm)
Federica "Sister" De Boni - Vocals
Jo Raddi - Bass
Alessandro Muscio - Keyboards
Valentino Francavilla - Guitars

Guest/Session:
Chris Boltendahl - vocals (track 6)
Marzia Fontana - Vocals (choirs)
Francesca Battistini - Vocals (choirs)
Irene Trinca - Vocals (choirs)
Fabio Simonato - Vocals (choirs)
Rossano Casarin - Vocals (choirs)
Dario Cisotto - Vocals (choirs)
Edoardo "Dodo" Fusaro - Vocals (choirs)

Miscellaneous staff:
Tony "Mad" Fontò - Cover art concept
Federica "Sister" De Boni - Cover art concept
Yuri Minghini - Photography
Barbara Aversa - Photo editing
Uwe Jarling - Cover art, Artwork
Andrea Vedorin - Layout