The BOSS MT-2 Metal Zone is a legendary high-gain distortion pedal designed for electric guitar. Introduced in 1991, it became one of BOSS's most recognizable pedals, famous for its aggressive metal tones, powerful EQ controls, and ability to transform a clean amplifier into a wall of distortion.
It can sound huge, tight, scooped, snarling, or brutally saturated, depending on how you dial it in. It's especially associated with heavy metal, thrash, hard rock, and alternative metal.
What does it sound like?
High gain: Thick, saturated distortion with plenty of sustain for heavy riffs and lead playing.
Aggressive mids: Can deliver a cutting, grinding tone or a more scooped, modern metal sound.
Powerful EQ: Its distinctive dual-stage tone control lets you shape the low, middle, and high frequencies much more extensively than a typical simple distortion pedal.
Compressed, sustaining character: Notes can feel dense and smooth, with plenty of sustain for solos and pinch harmonics.
