After conquering the Caribbean with cannon-fire and swagger, Italian pirate metal act Calico Jack set sail for colder seas with their brand new EP “Jack Speak Shanties”, a wild tribute to the sea shanties that shaped their pirate souls.
Marking the occasion is the new single and music video “Wellerman”, a dramatic reinterpretation of the legendary 19th-century whaling anthem. Fueled by Viking metal grit, Scandinavian flair, and original riffage, the band breathes new life into this maritime classic, now paired with a stunning video where Calico Jack sheds their Caribbean garb and embraces the rugged look of old-school whalers.
Watch “Wellerman” – https://youtu.be/ZfLdwp_ab_s
Digital – https://lnk.to/fXbPpb
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5 tracks. 5 tales of salt, rum, and myth.
From the fierce cries of “The 24th of February” to the Celtic melancholy of “Spanish Ladies”, the EP “Jack Speak Shanties” is not just a record. It’s a roaring, storm-soaked homage to nautical tradition.
“This is a love letter to the songs that made us,” says guitarist Toto. And it shows.
Hoist the sails. Crank the volume. The shanties have returned — pirate metal style.
CD (out July 18th, 2025) – https://rockshots.eu/products/
Lyric Video – Don’t Forget Your Old Shipmate – https://youtu.be/Lb7DRyMcBYE
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Track Listing:
1. Wellerman – 4:12
2. Don’t Forget your Old Shipmate – 4:03
3. Off to Sea Once More – 3:50
4. The 24th of February – 4:43
5. Spanish Ladies – 5:19
For more info: Rockshots.eu | Calico-jack.net | https://linktr.ee/Calico_Jack
‘Unique but still stick to their theme well enough to remain firmly within the confines of Pirate movie soundtracks and the sorts of songs you would hear sung in port taverns.’ – Folk-metal.nl
‘Calico Jack’s ship is finally ready to set sail in the world of pirate metal, and given the prowess of the crew, it won’t struggle much to conquer land and booty, you can be sure of that…for Blackbeard’s eyepatch!’ – Mr. Folk
‘Let the sails be unfurled, let the flags be hoisted, it’s time to set sail into the open sea in search of treasure and ships to plunder and to other ports to pillage. Calico Jack: dreaded pirates of folk metal.’ – Metalforce
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