Alan Robert, bassist and co-founder of Life of Agony — a Metal Hall of Fame inductee whose landmark debut album River Runs Red was named by Rolling Stone as one of the "Greatest Metal Albums of All Time" — has partnered with legendary audio engineer Terry Welty to release Fuzz Off & Die, an octagon-shaped bass fuzz pedal designed to deliver ferocious aggression without sacrificing the weight and authority of the low end.
Welty is widely respected for his engineering contributions to Geezer Butler's signature bass products, including the EMG Geezer Butler Signature pickups and the Ashdown Head of Doom amplifier — gear celebrated for preserving massive low-frequency fundamentals while delivering unmistakable grit and power. That same philosophy is baked directly into Fuzz Off & Die, a pedal engineered from the ground up for bass players, not adapted from guitar circuits.
Hand-built in the USA and inspired by a snarling 1972 fuzz circuit, Fuzz Off & Die maintains mass, punch, and presence as gain increases — allowing bassists to push their sound to the brink without thinning out their signal. Its distinctive octagon-shaped enclosure reflects both its uncompromising attitude and road-ready construction.
Alan Robert explains the years-long pursuit behind the pedal: "I’ve gone through countless fuzz pedals over the years, on the road and in the studio, and some came close to the sound I’ve been chasing but Fuzz Off & Die is the sound I’ve been hearing in my head. It doesn’t betray the soul of the bass — it adds aggression without losing the weight of the low end. Fuzz Off & Die is all about attitude, tone, and keeping your low-end frequencies huge — with no compromises."
Terry Welty adds: "Bass players are usually forced to give something up when they step on a fuzz. With Fuzz Off & Die, the mission was simple — keep the low end intact no matter how aggressive the circuit gets. Everything about this pedal was engineered to hit hard, stay massive, and feel alive under your fingers."
Why Many Pro Bass Players Consider 'Fuzz Off and Die' One of the Best New Bass Fuzz Pedals Around:
MATT FREEMAN:
(Multi-Platinum–selling bassist of Rancid, Operation Ivy)
"Really great bass distortion/fuzz is not easy to achieve. This pedal makes it easy. It can dial in as little or as much as you need without losing low-end tone, and it’s built like a tank."
DAVID ELLEFSON:
(Grammy Award–winning founding bassist of Megadeth)
"Alan Robert is truly one of the OGs of the New York hardcore scene, and his tone with Life of Agony is at the cornerstone of it all. Super glad to see the Fuzz Off & Die pedal in action—it adds to an already iconic tone."
JEFF PILSON:
(Platinum–selling bassist of Dokken, Foreigner)
"Fuzz Off & Die sounds and feels like an amp when it’s on the verge of blowing, hitting that magical sweet spot that—until now—only a loud tube amp could deliver. Plus, it never thins out the sound like most units do. It’s hefty and powerful. I don’t think I’d ever need anything else to achieve killer distortion on my bass."
CRAIG SETARI:
(NY Hardcore veteran bassist of Sick Of It All, Straight Ahead)
"Fuzz Off & Die is nasty as hell. This pedal is perfect for when you want a quick boost or you wanna get a little filthy without making a mess. The bottom-end stays nice and warm while creating a strong growl, without sacrificing your fundamental sound. I'll be stomping the sh*t outta this thing regularly."
NEIL JASON:
(Legendary A-list studio session bassist)
"Fuzz Off and Whatttt? This is the box that will melt your pedal board. From the mind of Life of Agony's Alan Robert comes the most searing bass fuzz you've ever experienced. Plug it in and stand back. It's time to FUZZ OFF!"
KEY FEATURES:
Bass-First Circuit Architecture — Designed to preserve low-frequency fundamentals
1972-Inspired Fuzz Design — Classic character re-voiced specifically for bass
Fire (Volume) & Fury (Tone) Controls — Shape aggression without thinning
Preserves Weight & Presence — Punch and clarity at any gain
Octagon-Shaped Housing — Built like a tank for the road
Hand-Built in the USA
The first 100 pedals ship with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, plus exclusive extras including a steel bottle-opener keychain, pin, octagon sticker, and bass pick.
Availability & Distribution:
Fuzz Off & Die is distributed worldwide by Alpha Distribution, home to premium gear brands including CIOKS, Seamoon FX, and Manhattan Prestige Basses.
