Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion vs Tone City TC-T38 Metal Storm classic British-style high
The Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion and the Tone City TC-T38 Metal Storm classic British-style high are both pedals sharing mid-forward, bright. The Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion leans high gain and aggressive. The Tone City TC-T38 Metal Storm classic British-style high leans full. Current prices: $28.90 vs $82.80.
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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.48% — somewhat different
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Hard Rock
- Rock
- Metal
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- mid-forward
- bright
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$28.90via Reverb
$82.80via 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 Tone City TC-T38 Metal Storm is a budget high-gain distortion voiced after the classic British black-and-gold high-gain amp sound, with a convincing amp-like feel and response. Unusually for its price it carries a full three-band EQ -- High, Middle and Low -- plus a Mid Boost function adding punch and focus for cutting through a mix, so it covers everything from a scooped modern metal rhythm tone to a mid-forward classic rock crunch. A built-in boost circuit on its own footswitch piles on extra grit and volume for leads. The distortion itself is tight and aggressive with plenty of saturation and sustain, suited to metal and hard rock rhythm playing. True bypass, 25mA draw, 9V centre-negative supply.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- Classic Rock
- high gain
- aggressive
- full
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Busking
- Live