Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion vs MXR ZW-44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive
The Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion and the MXR ZW-44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive are both pedals sharing aggressive, bright. The Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion leans high gain and mid-forward. The MXR ZW-44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive leans harmonically rich. Current prices: $28.90 vs $139.99.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.31% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Metal
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- aggressive
- bright
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$28.90via Reverb
$139.99via Reverb
The Behringer UM300 is a high-gain distortion pedal based on the Boss MT-2 Metal Zone circuit, one of the most widely used high-gain guitar pedals in rock and metal history. The MT-2 topology uses a parametric-style dual-band EQ section that provides extreme tonal shaping, from aggressive mid scoop to pronounced mid presence. The Ultra Metal voicing reaches into extreme metal distortion territory with long, compressed sustain. Suited for metal rhythm guitar, hard rock, and heavy alternative styles. The UM300 reproduces the MT-2 circuit character at reduced cost, sharing the high-gain versatility that made the Metal Zone a studio staple across multiple decades.
The MXR ZW-44 Zakk Wylde Overdrive is a signature overdrive pedal created in collaboration with Zakk Wylde, the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society guitarist known for his aggressive, heavily saturated lead tone and distinctive pinch harmonic technique. The ZW-44 delivers powerful, cutting overdrive with the aggressive, saturated character that suits Wylde's heavy metal and Southern rock playing style.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Rock
- Southern Rock
- high gain
- mid-forward
- harmonically rich