Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Can one Helix Stadium XL recreate some of the most iconic tones in rock history? Mike and I put it to the test by chasing three legendary sounds:

⚡ Metallica’s Load era guitar tone
⚡ Alice In Chains’ crushing “Stone” bass tone
⚡ Foo Fighters’ massive The Colour and the Shape guitar tone

Using only the Line 6 Helix Stadium XL, we built each tone from scratch and discovered just how close modern modeling can get to some of the most recognizable sounds ever put on tape.

Did we nail them? You be the judge.

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0:00 - Start
0:20 - Intro
0:48 - Disclosure
1:09 - How This Will Work
2:00 - Metallica Load Era
4:46 - Alice In Chains Stone
9:48 - Foo Fighters
13:21 - Wrap Up

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