Seymour Duncan has announced its alt.metal Blackouts. The active alt.metal Blackout pickups are ideal for heavy riffs in lower tunings. Compared to the original Blackouts, the alt.metal pickups enhance the low-end tightness, along with adding top-end bite without harshness. The alt.metal bridge retains the energy and output of the original Blackout but emphasizes the percussive quality of palm muted notes. The alt.metal neck ensures superior clean tones, while transforming with aggressive mids and increased sustain under higher gain settings.