It must be stressed that The Black Metal BM-1's sound is absolutely nothing like the Metal Zone, Death Metal, Metal Core, or any other "metal" distortion pedal. The Dragonfly BM-1 Black Metal Pedal possesses characteristics unlike all of the aforementioned pedals. If you are looking for a modern, over-processed, "Nu Metal" tone, this pedal is not for you. However, if you are looking for crushing, tube-like, analog distortion, then the Dragonfly BM-1 is definitely worth checking out. The Dragonfly BM-1's sound specifically pays tribute to the guitar tones of The First Wave Of Black Metal (approx 1980-1990). The pedal code "BM-1" represents "Black Metal-First Wave." This pedal's primary purpose is to pay respect to the forefathers of Black Metal. The original visionaries. The underground, often underrated, cult groups of the 1980's that paved the way for all future Black Metal bands of the 1990‘s, 2000’s and beyond. Google "First Wave Of Black Metal" to refresh your memory if necessary. These legendary artists used simple tools to create their epic masterpieces (compared to todays standards). This pedal is 100% pure analog. This pedal contains no digital amp modeling, no speaker cabinet emulation...and most importantly...no bullshit. This pedal has a very raw, vicious sound and we fucking mean it. And while this pedal does indeed possess a very old school sound, fans of The Second Wave of Black Metal (early-mid 1990's Norway/Sweden/Finland etc.) should also find this pedal very appealing. It's sound truly covers a broad range of diabolical guitar tones.