CALICO JACK
JACK SPEAK SHANTIES

With “Jack Speak Shanties”, Italian pirate metal act Calico Jack return with a bold and imaginative release that sails into new sonic territories while remaining true to their fierce, folk-infused metal roots. Out July 18th, 2025 via Rockshots Records, the EP is a heartfelt homage to traditional sea shanties—reimagined and electrified through the band’s unmistakable blend of classic heavy metal aggression, Scandinavian folk metal flair and a deep passion for maritime lore. The new EP “Jack Speak Shanties” represents a thematic and stylistic detour: after two albums of wild Caribbean raids, Calico Jack shift course toward the cold northern seas diving into the deep heritage of sailors' chants. These songs—originally sung to endure the brutal conditions of life at sea—have long been part of the band's DNA, influencing both their lyrical themes and musical cadence. Each of the five tracks on “Jack Speak Shanties” is a reinterpretation of a traditional sea shanty, rebuilt with a different metal substyle while preserving the original spirit and melodic essence. The EP boasts high-quality production that balances folk authenticity and modern metal clarity. The result is a compact, engaging release that appeals to both metalheads and folk/traditional music fans alike. With “Jack Speak Shanties”, Calico Jack deliver not just a tribute to the past but a vibrant and inventive crossover between folk tradition and contemporary metal—a seafaring soundtrack forged in steel, rum, and sweat.