[grkmetlhed]

I agree with the posts above, the 5150 is def. a go to amp for death metal, probably one of the most recorded amps in the heavier side of metal... Have you thought about the mesa dc-5? they don't make it anymore, but you can get one used for about 5-600 bucks nowadays...it has the gain of a dual rectifier, but without the low end mud...and to top it off, a graphic eq built in...all of my friends get all slutty when they hear mine, and the guy who sold it to me has regretted it ever since...definetly an unsung hero for metal amps.... I've heard great things about the Krank amps, but they seem to be better for live playing, i havent heard of anybody getting a great recording out of them..also , try out the Marshall tsl series...loud and full of gain...just my two cents...cheers