The Iron Icon

The Iron Icon is the second EP by The Clay People, released in August 1995 by record label Re-Constriction Records.

Packaging
The Japanese porcelain artwork was chosen by Re-Constriction Records label owner Chase.

Reception
Jason Anderson of allmusic gave The Iron Icon four out of five stars, calling the music "extremely loud and abusive industrial noise" and "repetitive in sonic texture, lyrical concept, and also in its bludgeoning tone." Aiding & Abetting gave the album a positive review and praised the band's change in artistic direction towards a more heavy metal sound. Sonic Boom credited Daniel Neet's vocals and the album's unique vocal mix as being among the highpoints of the album.

Personnel
Adapted from The Iron Icon liner notes.

Clay People
 * Alex Eller – keyboards, programming, pre-production
 * Brian McGarvey – electric guitar
 * Daniel Neet – lead vocals, production
 * Will Nivens – drums

Production and design
 * Duane Beer – loops, sampler
 * Burton C. Bell – backing vocals
 * Chase – design
 * Van Christie – production
 * James Galas – design
 * Jason McNinch – production
 * Jeff Motch – design
 * Mud – sampler, mastering
 * Will Nivens – production
 * Steven – sampler
 * Alex Welz – backing vocals
 * Adam Yoffe – production, pre-production