Forging Steel and Laying Stone is the fourth studio album by American hardcore punk band Akimbo. It was released on January 24, 2006, by Alternative Tentacles. The album was recorded at Ironwood Studios in Seattle, Washington, and was produced by Joel "Turn Up the Butter" Brown.
The album received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its heavy sound and aggressive vocals. Pitchfork Media gave the album a 7.8 out of 10, calling it "a vital and invigorating slab of hardcore". AllMusic gave the album 4 out of 5 stars, writing that it is "a powerful and uncompromising album that is sure to please fans of aggressive music".
Forging Steel and Laying Stone is a classic example of American hardcore punk. It is a heavy, aggressive, and uncompromising album that is sure to please fans of the genre.
| Original Release: 2006. |
| Catalog No: Virus 334. |
| Type: Jewel Case. |