Overdrive vs. Distortion

[3991v]

What is better for metal? I'm going to start getting into guitar more, and I want the best metal tones possible. I play in Drop C and occasionally Drop A#

[FreedomEclipse]

If you dont know the difference between overdrive & distortion then maybe you shouldnt be playing a guitar.....seriously....

but for metal tones - there are various ways to get it - there are distortion pedals then there is the amps natural distortion.

some solidstate amps sound quite nice - but Id always push for an all-valve sound. theres a much bigger sound & warmer crisp tones to be had out of valve amps then solid state ones.

[3991v]

I know the difference, but I wanted to get an opinion on what sounds better. Overdrive is a warmer tone and distortion is rough.

I don't play on any good amps to get a real good feel and usage of both, which is why I created this thread.

[Wile E]

Overdrive almost always sounds better to me than distortion, regardless of the music. There are exceptions, but for the most part, it's overdrive all the way for me.

[T3hPwn3r3r]

I'm a fan of fuzz! :P

[FreedomEclipse]

well I got a valve amp so vintage crunch ftw - Id suggest just playing around & seeing which one you like the most - it also dont hurt to have 2 different pedals as 1 can be your 'crunch' & the other can be your 'lead' tone.

additionally I run a Korg AX3000g which satisfys my needs to the metal tones front but even then I only use it occasionally. as my amps own distortion sounds beautiful (at least i think so anyway)