The Behringer HM300 is a Behringer distortion pedal, currently around $46. Close alternatives include the Joyo dark flame and the Joyo British metal. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Mesa Boogie Mark I.
Behringer HM300
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The Behringer HM300 is a heavy metal distortion pedal modeled after the Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal circuit, famous for producing the extreme buzzsaw-like high-gain distortion associated with Swedish death metal. The HM-2 topology uses four distinct band controls covering high, low, and two mid frequencies, allowing extreme scooped mid voicings. Full saturation with all controls maximized produces the chainsaw wall of sound most closely associated with Swedish bands like Entombed and Dismember. At lower gain settings the HM300 provides 1980s-era metal rhythm tones. A budget alternative to the original Boss unit and boutique HM-2 clones.
- death metal
- rhythm
- metal
- mid
- distortion
- eq
- scooped
- hard rock
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Behringer HM300 is commonly used in
- Death Metal
- Alternative Rock
- Blues
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Hardcore
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer HM300
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
25% matchStack Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
25% matchMesa Boogie Mark I takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 112-6 1x12 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchStack Roland Cube Street EX on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Gibson Dual Falcon 20
Gibson
tonal matchGibson Dual Falcon 20 pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchStack Gallien-Krueger MB-212 II Bass Combo 500 watts on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Phil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo
Phil Jones
tonal matchPhil Jones BG-400 Suitcase Compact Bass Combo takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Behringer HM300
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
24% matchBrowne Amplification Gritador pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
22% matchIbanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Orange Series Phaser
Orange
17% matchKeep Orange Series Phaser after Behringer HM300 in the signal chain, clear of Behringer HM300's own gain stage
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro
Pigtronix
14% matchPigtronix Philosopher's Tone Micro's own sustaining character is the real reason this is worth trying
Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb
pedal
8% matchKeep Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb after Behringer HM300 in the signal chain, clear of Behringer HM300's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Wampler Catacombs
Wampler
8% matchKeep Behringer HM300's mid-forward voice out front: Wampler Catacombs goes after Behringer HM300 in the signal chain so its mid-forward voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Fortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive
Fortin Amplification
tonal matchFortin Amplification Fourteen Overdrive pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah
Ibanez
tonal matchStack Ibanez WH10V2 Classic Wah on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
75% similarityShared character: guitar, high_gain_settings, noise
MXR Fullbore Metal
MXR
73% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, noise, hard_rock
Menatone None More Black
Menatone
73% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, hard_rock, thickness
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
72% similarityShared character: noise, full, hard_rock
Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Boss
72% similarityShared character: noise, full, thickness
Hotone Skyline Djent High-Gain Distortion
Hotone
64% similarityShared character: middle, distortion, alternative
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Joyo dark flame
Joyo
74% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, noise, thickness
Joyo British metal
Joyo
72% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, circuit, noise
Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition
Fender
68% similarityShared character: hard_rock, circuit, distortion
Revv Northern Mauler
Revv
95% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Fangs Metal Distortion
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer HM300?+
The closest matches in character are the Joyo dark flame, the Joyo British metal, the Fender Godzilla Distortion Limited Edition. Budget picks: Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion, Caline CP-15. Boutique upgrades: Wampler Dracarys, MXR Fullbore Metal, Menatone None More Black.
What pairs well with the Behringer HM300?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Mesa Boogie Mark I, Peavey 112-6 1x12 — Stack Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward.
How much does the Behringer HM300 cost?+
Around $46 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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