The KHDK Infernal Drive by Michael Amott is a signature overdrive pedal from KHDK Electronics, built around what the maker calls "Michael's treasured overdrive tone, the riffs, the leads, the sound of modern metal"1. Amott is known for his work with Arch Enemy, and KHDK describes the pedal as an exclusive piece by the guitarist. It is a limited run: only 333 hand-signed units exist, each hand-built and guitar-tested in Prague1.
Availability and price
KHDK lists the Infernal Drive at $249.99 USD, with the pedal on pre-order and shipments scheduled by Christmas1. Because the run is limited to 333 hand-signed units, availability depends on remaining stock once the pre-order window closes.
The Infernal Drive is a limited edition of 333 hand-signed units. Once they are gone, KHDK does not continue production of the run.
The controls: gain, volume and tone
The pedal keeps to a straightforward three-knob layout, with each control covering a wide range1:
| Control | Range |
|---|---|
| Gain | Warm breakup to saturated roar. Mid-forward, mix-cutting.1 |
| Tone | Vintage warmth to ice-pick clarity. Always musical.1 |
| Volume | Unity or amp-melting boost.1 |
The gain control runs from light breakup into saturated, mid-forward distortion territory, the kind of voicing that pushes a rhythm guitar forward in a dense metal mix. The tone control sweeps from warmer, vintage-flavored response to a sharper, more cutting top end. The volume control doubles as a boost, able to go well past unity level into what KHDK calls amp-melting territory1.
Build and artwork
The Infernal Drive sits in a 1590BB die-cast aluminum enclosure, powder-coated in a jewel-tone emerald green that KHDK says was the color of Michael's choosing. The original artwork is by Mark Riddick, silk-screen printed by hand, and each pedal also carries unique artwork on its backplate1.
Power and bypass
The pedal runs on 9V DC at up to 100mA and uses true bypass1. A standard center-negative supply rated for at least 100mA is needed, which is worth checking if you plan to share power with other pedals on a daisy chain.
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Questions
How many KHDK Infernal Drive pedals were made?
KHDK limited the Infernal Drive to 333 hand-signed units. Each pedal is hand-built and guitar-tested in Prague, and the enclosure carries original artwork by Mark Riddick silk-screen printed by hand, with unique artwork on the backplate of each pedal.
How much is the KHDK Infernal Drive?
KHDK lists the Infernal Drive at $249.99 USD on its product page. The pedal was offered on pre-order, with shipments scheduled to go out by Christmas.
Is the KHDK Infernal Drive true bypass?
Yes. KHDK specifies true bypass for the Infernal Drive, along with a 9V DC power requirement drawing up to 100mA.
How much current does the Infernal Drive need?
KHDK rates the Infernal Drive at 100mA from a 9V DC supply. A standard center-negative adapter that can supply at least 100mA is needed, so a low-current daisy-chain output may not be enough.
Who did the artwork on the Infernal Drive?
The original artwork is by Mark Riddick, silk-screen printed by hand on the enclosure, with unique artwork on the backplate. KHDK also describes the pedal itself as an exclusive piece by Michael Amott, with the emerald green color chosen by Amott.
Sources (1)
- Infernal Drive by Michael Amott, KHDK Electronics
