Pinkycramps
Experienced
Well, I'm not a metal player (anymore), but I used to be. I have been exclusive with CLR's with my AXE, so my answer might lack the experience you need, so take it as such.
I would typically say use active FRFR, and just set them up like a back line. (like 2 CLR's stacked like a 2x12, maybe on top of a rack or something to get them up in the air a bit (poles or stands work, but look "unmetal" to me.)
But, for serious ass-whopping metal in a small venue where stage volume and "feel" matter, I think I'd go with a Matrix (or similar) and a 4x12 behind me if I got to choose. The size and projection of a real cab can't be beat, especially in close quarters like that. FRFR is totally accurate and the tone is "perfect", but for live "kick your ass" sound, I'd opt for the thump of a 4x12 that a FRFR won't really give you.
FWIW, I saw where one FRFR company in a very recent thread is custom building FRFR 4x12s. Now THAT might be the ultimate solution for this situaiton. I'll see if I can find that thread.
I would typically say use active FRFR, and just set them up like a back line. (like 2 CLR's stacked like a 2x12, maybe on top of a rack or something to get them up in the air a bit (poles or stands work, but look "unmetal" to me.)
But, for serious ass-whopping metal in a small venue where stage volume and "feel" matter, I think I'd go with a Matrix (or similar) and a 4x12 behind me if I got to choose. The size and projection of a real cab can't be beat, especially in close quarters like that. FRFR is totally accurate and the tone is "perfect", but for live "kick your ass" sound, I'd opt for the thump of a 4x12 that a FRFR won't really give you.
FWIW, I saw where one FRFR company in a very recent thread is custom building FRFR 4x12s. Now THAT might be the ultimate solution for this situaiton. I'll see if I can find that thread.
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