The Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion is a Behringer distortion pedal, currently around $28.90. Close alternatives include the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition and the Boss MT-2w. It pairs well with the Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head and the Roland Cube Street.
Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Behringer · pedal
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.
- metal
- eq
- hard rock
- distortion
- mid
- high gain
- rhythm
- fizzy
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion is commonly used in
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- Rock
- Metal
- Heavy Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Death Metal
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
31% matchMarshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street
Roland
29% matchFeed a scooped signal into Roland Cube Street and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V-4 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Harmony H650
Harmony
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Harmony H650 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Ceriatone HRM 50 and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Peavey 112-6 1x12
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 112-6 1x12 takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Roland Cube Street EX
Roland
tonal matchRoland Cube Street EX pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchStack Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Pedals that stack with the Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion
Ibanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic
pedal
25% matchIbanez TS10 Tube Screamer Classic takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward
Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2
pedal
25% matchStack Electro-Harmonix "Ram's Head" Big Muff Pi V2 on top and a scooped tone tightens toward mid-forward
Maestro Orbit
Maestro
19% matchMaestro Orbit's modulated voice goes after Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion's own mid-forward character
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
16% matchXotic SP Compressor's mid-forward voice suits Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion's own mid-forward character
Boss RE-202 Space Echo
Boss
13% matchKeep Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion's mid-forward voice out front: Boss RE-202 Space Echo goes after Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion in the signal chain so its pristine voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR Analog Delay
MXR
12% matchPut MXR Analog Delay after Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion in the signal chain, clear of Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
MXR CAE Wah
MXR
tonal matchMXR CAE Wah pushes a scooped tone toward mid-forward
Mooer Demonfx TS Green
Mooer
tonal matchFeed a scooped signal into Mooer Demonfx TS Green and it comes out closer to mid-forward
Boutique & premium upgrades
Behringer HM300
Behringer
74% similarityShared character: guitar, high_gain_settings, noise
Maxon OD808
Maxon
73% similarityShared character: guitar, two_single_coil_pickups, hard_rock
MXR Fullbore Metal
MXR
72% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, noise, hard_rock
Electro-Harmonix Nano Metal Muff
Electro-Harmonix
72% similarityShared character: aggressive_playing, hard_rock, middle
Wampler Dracarys
Wampler
72% similarityShared character: guitar, high_gain_settings, noise
ProCo RAT 2
Proco
72% similarityShared character: staple, original_models, high_gain_settings
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Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition
Suhr
73% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, aggressive_playing, hard_rock
Boss MT-2w
Boss
72% similarityShared character: two_single_coil_pickups, noise, high_gain_settings
Joyo Uzi Distortion
Joyo
71% similarityShared character: high_gain_settings, hard_rock, noise
Mr. Black Thunderclaw Distortion
Mr Black
69% similarityShared character: presence, aggressive_playing, hard_rock
Joyo Maximum Overdrive
Joyo
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Suhr Riot Mini Black Edition, the Boss MT-2w, the Joyo Uzi Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Behringer HM300, Maxon OD808, MXR Fullbore Metal.
What pairs well with the Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head, Roland Cube Street, Ampeg V-4 — Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head takes that scooped character and pushes it toward mid-forward.
How much does the Behringer UM300 Heavy Metal Distortion cost?+
Around $28.90 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).