The Ferrymen: Iron Will

There is nothing bad about this album. There just isn’t anything that can get me super excited about it.

The Ferrymen are a trio of talented and seemingly ubiquitous musicians: Magnus Karlsson on guitar, bass, and keys; Ronnie Romero on vocals; and Mike Terrana on drums. Iron Will is their fourth release and it delivers what the band’s label, Frontiers, promises: “melodic heavy metal.� The problem is, it seems like these guys should be able to do better. It’s not quite paint-by-numbers, but there is a high level of repetition from song to song, each in the four- to five-minute range. After several listens, I can recall only two, “Mother Unholy,� which has a powerful start and a catchy chorus, and “Darkest Storm,� which has sort of a Maiden-like gallop to it. I was never tempted to turn off the album, but I did zone out on occasion only to be drawn back in by a moment of expert playing or really good singing, and there are many.

If you’re on the hunt for a new, solidly done power metal album, The Ferrymen’s Iron Will fits the bill.

Track Listing
1. Choke Hold (5:53)
2. Mother Unholy (5:23)
3. Iron Will (4:59)
4. Above It All (4:57)
5. Adrenaline (4:10)
6. Darkest Storm (4:52)
7. Dreams and Destiny (4:59)
8. Dust to Dust (4:48)
9. The Darkness That Divides (5:03)
10. Mind Games (4:14)
11. You’re the Joker (4:49)

Added: June 9th 2025
Reviewer: Aaron Steelman
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