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The DS-1 is a great pedal, if you're a tweaker. You don't need to send it to Keeley or similar modders if you're handy with a soldering iron - there's A TON of info on the internet on exactly what to mod to make that pedal sing. You can even get the rundown on what exactly Keeley does to the DS-1.
If you don't mind modding your Bad Monkey, about $2 worth of resistors from Radio Shack will give you more grind. It won't turn it into a Metal Zone, but that's probably the last pedal in the world that I'd recommend.
The Rat is a cool pedal if you get one with the right chip (LM308N). However, it's COMPLETELY at the other end of the spectrum. There are a lot of peds in between that might have sufficient gonzo for your needs.
One of my favorite "afterburner" pedals is the Danelectro Fabtone. I just run the gain on almost zero. You can get these for dirt cheap. They also sound extra excellent with just a handful of parts swaps. The biggest plus is that the Fabtone is exceptionally quiet for a higher gain pedal, IMO.
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