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by Alupis 4099 days ago
> Finally, Metallica have chosen to do all live shows using only Axe FX's. So obviously you know better than this small band who barely tour.

Actually, Metallica uses Mesa Boogie amps...[1]

[1] http://www.metallica.com/band/band-bio-gear.asp

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Actually Metallica uses Axe FX II for all tours like I said...! Maybe they've not updated this page.

[0]:http://www.g66.eu/articles/890-metallica-backstage [1]:http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/87016-met... [2]:http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/13217/metallica-confirm...

That's some really lazy google'ing there btw...!! Look at the top 3 results for https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1....

Are you hoping that I just... made up that point? I find it interesting the degree of denial audio guys have with this stuff. The Axe FX is a really amazing and inspiring piece of machinery that allows for a huge artistic freedoms and is basically the product of one guy's dedication to accuracy (many amps are modelled to the extent of their entire circuitry being simulated as well as precise physical models of the valve sets which you can change, etc. etc.) - when I wonder why the Axe hasn't got the love it deserves (though there's growing love for it) the reaction of 'not the same as analogue' guys reminds me why :)

2010, seems a bit outdated. Hetfield's guitar tech (or someone claiming to be) has an overview of AxeFX posted on the fractal forums. http://forum.fractalaudio.com/axe-fx-ii-discussion/83548-met...