Ye Banished Privateers – announce new album ´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead, out April / First Single “Chained Below” out now

Beware of the mighty Sea! Swedish sea marauders YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are set to sail again with their highly anticipated sixth album, ´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead, out on April 11, 2025 via Napalm Records.
 
Following their monumental performance at Wacken Open Air 2023 and blockbuster tour in 2024, the beloved shanty renegades invite fans on a thrilling journey through the lives of 18th-century sailors. The album masterfully blends poignant ballads and raucous anthems, weaving tales of camaraderie, loss, and fleeting joy against the relentless backdrop of the open sea. YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS will be on tour throughout the year. This autumn, they will head out with pagan folk band Faun – more info can be found on the band’s website.
 
The first single “Chained Below” brings somber melodies and powerful lyrics recanting the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. The band aims to lend their voice to the oppressed, shining light onto the all too real, haunting stories of stolen freedoms and the noble struggles to reclaim it.
 
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS on “Chained Below”:
“Our song ‘Chained Below’ is a reflection on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century. The lyrics reflect on the unimaginable suffering endured by enslaved individuals whose lives and labor fueled the prosperity of empires and economies. By bringing these voices to the forefront, we aim to shed light on the human cost of an economic system built on exploitation and injustice.”

´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead track listing:
1. The Cranker
2. Waves Away
3. A Final Toast for Oliver Cromwell
4. Raise Your Glass
5. A Hardworking Crew
6. As the Tree Falls
7. Whydah Galley
8. Chained Below
9. Ships Lost at Sea
10. Here’s to the Royal Navy
11. Mates Together
12. Sailmaker’s Song

Pre-order your copy of ´Til the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead NOW: