Sondery Distortion - "Quality thick distortion at an unbeatable price"
Inexpensive pedals are a hit or miss, but when I saw the Sondery Distortion on sale, on Amazon.ca, for $23.99, I couldn’t resist. I also heard a few videos on this product, and they had me sold. This…
Hagerman Amplification Gamma Radiation - "Thick, meaty, and with a growl"
If you’re looking to go from medium to high-gain, Gamma Radiation is a choice pedal. If you want your distortion to have thick, grainy and robust characteristics, then Gamma Radiation may further ser…
LiberaToe Lost Gerbil - "A Screaming Rat that can stack OD + Distortion"
Lost Gerbil is the latest dual-channel pedal from Liberatoe, and it combines a classic combo – The top selling overdrive and distortion that were released in 1979. On the red channel is a screamer of…
Driftwood Amplifiers Heavy Hatchet - "Thick, full and amp-like, with a lot of features!"
From classic rock to modern metal, Driftwood Amp’s Heavy Hatchet delivers a wide range of tonal qualities, and with a host of options. There are two ways of running Heavy Hatchet (and with 200 mA sta…
This Heavy Earth Flesh Rot v2 - "A Distortion to Melt Your Face Off!"
Brutal pedals are fun, and if so brutal that they necessitate a clean amp, then all the better! I contacted Shea over at This Heavy Earth, about his most brutal, and FLESH ROT v2 was the recommendat…
LiberaToe Fire Sword - "Dual-Channel with Dry/Wet settings... will bite through any mix"
My first review for a LiberaToe pedal, and I can’t say enough about this company (I’m already into my eighth pedal from this company, with more reviews coming). Fire Sword is one intense distortion a…
Hagerman Amplification Metal - "Modern Take on Doom and Sludge (thick & lively)"
Hagerman is a solid pedal-builder/engineer, and often producing unique voicings when compared to its rivals. Its METAL pedal is no exception, although not a ‘modern’ hi-gain type pedal in the modern …
Biyang Metal-End - "Fantastic pedal"
I just came to give my two cents about this pedal. Its sick, to say the least. This thing will scream any pickups. Excellent switching from modern, normal and vintage gives you three different distor…
dpFX Pedals Eris Dual Distortion - "Two Distortion, Each with Unique Tone Characteristics (Classic & Modern)"
One issue that many people have with dual-distortion pedals is that often both ‘sides’ (the two channels) consist of the same voicing, whereas you change those voices by way of the EQ, how much Gain …
Biyang Metal-End - "I'm in love"
this is by far thee absolute best metal distortion/extreme pedal I've ever owned or played with.very brutal and distinct with a whole plethora of options for changing to different tones.back off on t…
Moody Sounds Octorsion - "A well-blended octave-up with clear cutting distortion"
SOUND: The Octorsion is a rather diverse pedal based on its dual-functions, with distortion and an octave up blend merging together. I have reviewed other such pedals, but found them more specific t…
Doc Music Station Meuf II - "Heavy & Thick Distortion"
SOUND: A thick and heavy fuzz-type distortion (more distortion than fuzz, but definitely characteristics of both), Meuf II has a good amount of Distortion even when turned low. https://www.yout…
Doc Music Station Dark Blue II - "Boutique Flavor that Ranges from Easy Rock to Hard Rock"
SOUND: A classic sounding distortion, Dark Blue II produces a very decent range in output and drive. When the Distortion is low there is some grain to the tone and a hint of bite. https://www.…
nUX Metal Core - "Classic and Modern Metal Tones under one hood"
SOUND: You can produce two styles of tone/sounds with Metal Core: ‘classic’ that it emulates a 1980s style of Metal and ‘modern’ that emulates a more current Thrash Metal tone. https://www.yout…
Keeley Electronics El Rey Dorado - "One of the best Plexi Tones in a Pedal"
SOUND: A great Plexi Tone pedal that is ‘rich’ in tone, the El Rey Dorado certainly other descriptors, like grainy, defined and robust. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFCQO_YlUvY&feature=youtu…
