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KMA Machines aims to unleash the "perfect metal monster" with its HM-2-style Guardian of the Wurm distortion pedal
By Matt Owen published
Three independent clipping styles, a HM-2-style EQ option, a Blackmer VCA-based noise gate and a whole array of intuitive controls head up KMA's latest offering

Darkglass Electronics ADAM review
By Bob Brinkman published
A true tone monster, you won't ADAM and Eve just how good this bass EQ-cum-distortion-cum-compressor sounds

Echoline Germanium Distortion V2.0, Roadrunner V2.0 and Signal Driver Boost V2.0 review
By Trevor Curwen published
Homegrown, hand-built effects in new, more compact enclosures

Boss debuts limited-edition anniversary SD-1 Super Overdrive and MT-2 Metal Zone pedals
By Matt Owen published
Special new-look offerings, which sport sleek new colorways and commemorative styling, will only be available throughout 2021

Jackson Audio Asabi & Large Mouse review
By Trevor Curwen published
Mateus Asato's signature drive pedal and a RAT-inspired replacement distortion module

MXR FOD Drive review
By Trevor Curwen published
MXR rebrands the Dookie Drive with this versatile amp-blending overdrive

LunaStone's new Deep Metal distortion pedal “vaporizes poor guitar tone”
By Sam Roche published
The Danish manufacturer's latest design promises a forgiving drive that can even polish lacklustre pickups

Boss shares first look at its highly anticipated HM-2 reissue, the Waza Craft HM-2W
By Matt Owen published
Pedal fanatics will get a hands-on look at the prototype during a Boss livestream event on March 10
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