YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS Unveil New Single 'The Cranker'

 

Swedish sea marauders YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are set to release their third single, “The Cranker,” from their upcoming sixth full-length album, *´Til the Sea Shall Give Up Her Dead*, on April 11, 2025, via Napalm Records. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Swedish folk song Hårgalåten, “The Cranker” tells a haunting tale of a crew lured by the devil, disguised as a charming fiddler, into a frenzied dance that leads them to ocean depths.

With hypnotic fiddles, pounding drums, and raw harmonies, the song captures the chilling narrative perfectly. Following their acclaimed performance at Wacken Open Air 2023 and a successful 2024 tour, the band invites fans to explore the lives of 18th-century sailors through this album, which combines poignant ballads and raucous anthems reflecting themes of camaraderie, loss, and joy against the sea's relentless backdrop. YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS will embark on a tour throughout the year, joining forces with pagan folk band Faun in the fall—more details are available on their website.

The band describes “The Cranker” as a take on Scandinavian folklore, showcasing how the Devil, as a seductive fiddler, lures youth into their demise through irresistible tunes.