I'm getting ready to place an order and had questions about the Uproar. This effect comes with quite a bit of hype but, I can't comprehend what sets it apart from other high gainers like my favorite, the Barber Dirty Bomb. Aside from liking Alter Bridge and a few other heavy contemporary groups, I strictly want high gain for 80's metal. What sets this pedal apart from the others?
For 80's metal, you may want to try a DOD 250. It's a pretty simple build, and sounds quite rude. There's a layout at tonepad: http://tonepad.com/project.asp?id=44
I have a Dirty Bomb and have played a Suhr Riot. I prefer the Dirty Bomb. I think it is pretty hard to beat for the tone you are looking for.