Boss HM-2W Heavy Metal Waza Craft Distortion Pedal

The Boss HM-2W Heavy Metal Waza Craft Distortion Pedal is the return of an absolute monster — a pedal that didn’t just shape a genre, it practically defined it. Originally produced from 1983 to 1991, the HM-2 became legendary for its unmistakable “chainsaw” tone — raw, aggressive, and gloriously over-the-top.

And now, it’s back… properly.

The HM-2W Waza Craft brings that original analogue circuit roaring into the present day, delivering the authentic, snarling character of the original — thick, saturated, and unapologetically intense. Crank all the knobs, and you’re instantly in that Swedish death metal territory — buzzing, grinding, and absolutely massive.

But there’s more to this pedal than just brutality.

The Waza Craft edition gives you two distinct modes:

• Standard Mode – a faithful recreation of the original HM-2 sound

• Custom Mode – tighter, more defined, and with improved clarity and low-end control

That Custom mode is where things really expand. It keeps the aggression but adds a bit more focus and versatility, making it usable beyond just extreme tones — think grunge, shoegaze, alternative rock, and even more experimental textures.

Control-wise, it’s classic HM-2: Level, Distortion, Colour Mix L, and Colour Mix H. These EQ-style controls are a huge part of the pedal’s identity, letting you sculpt everything from mid-scooped grind to cutting, abrasive attack.

Built with all-analogue circuitry and refined by Boss’s Waza engineers in Japan, it offers improved noise performance, consistency, and reliability, while staying completely true to the original spirit.

This isn’t a polite distortion. It’s not subtle. It’s not trying to be. It’s loud, it’s raw, and it’s iconic — exactly as it should be.

Standard Features

• Special edition Waza Craft pedal for the ultimate BOSS tone experience

• Authentic HM-2 appearance

• Standard mode delivers the original HM-2 tone with lower noise and maximized level

• Custom mode provides a more aggressive sound variation with special Waza Craft tuning

• Premium buffer for clean and clear tone when bypassed

• BOSS five-year warranty