Metal music is my ultimate favorite genre of music. I’ve been to so many metal concerts in my lifetime that it’s literally impossible for me to count them all.
Let’s face it, shredding some metal licks or riffs on your guitar just plain sounds cool doesn’t it? I personally, love the riffs in the Pantera song, “Walk”. But to be able to copy that sound, I needed a great sounding guitar pedal with plenty of distortion.
Whether you’re looking for a metal effects pedal that will make you sound like Slipknot or you like the 80’s hair metal bands, this list definitely covers all the various genres of metal.
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1. Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff
- Output volume and master drive controls
- 3-Band EQ: bass, mid and treble
- Footswitchable Top Boost with separate control knob
- Tough and compact die-cast chassis
- 9-volt battery included
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2. MXR Fullbore Metal Distortion Pedal
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3. Boss MT-2 Metal Zone Distortion
- 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 pedal
- Its thick, saturated sound is perfectly suited for metal styles and is also great for playing heavy rhythms and soaring solos in other genres
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4. Ex-Inferno Metal Effects Pedal
- 【Extreme Metal Tone】 Extreme metal distortion pedal is designed for metal & hard rock guitarists.
- 【3 Distortion Modes】Take full control of your sound with the powerful 3-mode toggle switch. Choose between Raw, Brutal, or Inferno modes to dial in searing solos, growling lows, and massive rhythm tones.
- 【Precision Tone】Level, Tone, and Distortion knobs let you fine-tune every aspect of your sound. Whether you want tight, punchy distortion or screaming high-gain chaos, the EX Inferno has your back.
- 【True-Bypass & Rugged Build】Features rugged die-cast construction and true‑bypass analog circuitry for zero tone loss. Top-mounted 1/4 inch jacks and DC power input make it perfect for tight pedalboards and live gigs.
- 【Kind Reminder】Runs on a 9V DC negative-tip power supply (Adapter NOT included). Compatible with daisy chains so you can power multiple pedals with ease.
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5. Empress Effects Heavy Effects Pedal
- All Analog Signal Path
- Super High Gain
- Weight Control - An intuitive new control that changes the character of your low end
- 3-Band EQ, Dual Channel Design
- Noise Gate, True Bypass; Power Supply Not Included
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6. Pro Co Rat2 Distortion Pedal
- Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads
- Nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive
- Use the RAT 2 as a boost for solos and get the extra kick you need
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7. Behringer Ultra Metal Distortion
- Take off with the most extreme and sought-after hard rock or heavy metal distortion
- This BEHRINGER product has been designed to compete head to head with leading products on the market
- Multi-gain circuitry to give you super-thick, tube-like distortion plus endless sustain
- Dedicated Distortion, 3-band EQ and Level controls for awesome sound shaping
- Status LED for effect on/off and battery check
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