metal and hardcore bands are super fun to record. to me, it's all about the compression. i use a D6 about 6 inches away from the head, inside the kick. i also like to use a beta 98 inside as well. Snare top = D3, Snare bottom = sm57. Toms = Sennheiser 609s!!! (weird, but i love them on toms) Floor = Beta 52. Hats/Ride = 451's, overheads = AKG c4K's, or Audio Technica 3035's. this is usually my standard hardcore/metal drum config. i love using a DBX 160X on kick and/or snare. Joe Meek VC1Q's for drum sub group smasher. Also, on overheads or hat/ride channels, i LOVE the FMR RNC. especially for the money.
i did this band back in 2005. all of my other hardcore or metal stuff hasn't made it online yet. check it out. songs "intro/the hard goodbye" and "Tooth & Nail" are my work.
www.myspace.com/harderthefight