As every seasoned metalhead knows, a high-gain tube amp with a decent boost in front is metal nirvana. Sometimes, though, you need variation - the chainsaw of a BOSS HM-2, the stinging, fat saturation ...

Innovative dual-stage gain circuit produces thick and tight distortion sounds with smooth, singing sustain Easy to achieve massive, satisfying sounds at any volume level Iconic high-gain distortion ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Danish pedal company LunaStone has launched the evocatively titled Deep Metal pedal. While Deep ...

It has been described by its creator as “mutt” of a distortion pedal, a all original circuit that has been in development for eight years, and it might well offer stiff competition the RAT, DS-1 or ...

When it comes to black metal guitar pedals my first choice bar none is the Valnøtt, made famous by The Austerity Program’s Justin Foley. But MS Maniac Joseph Griesel sent us a link to the new ...

Why tone matters: Your tone defines your identity as a guitarist, influencing how your riffs cut through and connect with listeners. Where to start: Begin with amp EQ and gain settings tailored for ...

There will be two Spiral Electric FX pedals on this list because they are so well-rounded, versatile, and useful plus just sound dang great. The Red Spiral is possibly the unsung wonder in their ...