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Hamstead Soundworks Comet Interstellar Driver

Hamstead Soundworks aims to open up a solar system of high-gain tones with all-new Comet: Interstellar Driver pedal

By Matt Owen

The meticulously crafted offering sports a circuit-changing toggle switch and two internal controls that seek to squeeze out a wide spectrum of gain-infused tones

Redbeard Effects Angry Rhubarb overdrive

Redbeard Effects debuts its first-ever overdrive pedal, the Angry Rhubarb Paradynamic Overdrive MKII

By Matt Owen

The boutique brand's first foray into the world of overdrive boasts an all-analog design, as well as pre- and post-EQ overdrive circuits

VS Audio packs two vintage-style amp sounds into one stompbox with the Blackbird Overdrive pedal

By Matt Owen

Versatile unit boasts two individual amp voices inspired by famed Blackface/Brownface-era Fender tones

Boss debuts limited-edition anniversary SD-1 Super Overdrive and MT-2 Metal Zone pedals

By Matt Owen

Special new-look offerings, which sport sleek new colorways and commemorative styling, will only be available throughout 2021

The best overdrive pedals 2021: explore which drive pedal is right for you

By Alex Lynham, Daryl Robertson

Overdrive is one of the most essential guitar effects pedals. These are our top picks for every budget

Boost your doom tones with Ananashead Effects’ new GT73 overdrive

By Richard Bienstock

Compact stompbox is based on classic Matamp preamp design, with solid-state build and Bass-Boost knob

Jackson Audio Asabi & Large Mouse review

By Trevor Curwen

Mateus Asato's signature drive pedal and a RAT-inspired replacement distortion module

MXR FOD Drive review

By Trevor Curwen

MXR rebrands the Dookie Drive with this versatile amp-blending overdrive

Animals Pedals unveils new collaborative pedals

Animals Pedal unveils collaborative Diamond Peak Hybrid Overdrive and Dawn Ocean Meditation Booster stompboxes

By Richard Bienstock

Japanese effect maker teams up with Skreddy Pedals and Wren and Cuff on new designs

KHDK Electronics joins forces with Behemoth's Nergal for LCFR overdrive/boost pedal

By Sam Roche

The new stompbox was "used and abused" during recording sessions for Behemoth's forthcoming 12th album

Music is Win’s Tyler Larson bought that $500,000 Klon

By Michael Astley-Brown

Well, sort of. But at least you can finally hear the first Klon Centaur ever made in action

Maxon Apex 808 Overdrive review

By Paul Riario

Is this Susumu Tamura-designed drive pedal the finest Tube Screamer on the market?

Way Huge and Joe Bonamassa join forces for new Penny Saver Royale Modulation and Overdrive pedal

By Matt Owen

The new pedal puts JoBo's favorite Way Huge effects into one housing, offering up high-gain Overrated Special Overdrive tones and layered Blue Hippo Chorus modulations