Pantera, In Flames, Megadeth, Strapping Young Lad when I am doing high intensity.
Ozric Tentacles and Lucid Planet are great to zone out for the slow long grind.
Check out the Komet amp in the AFX. That does the paisley tele snarl for me. I forget what I I use, probably some 1x12 with a Celestion Blue or maybe a greenback.
Agree to not duck the rhythm guitars. The master buss compressor should help duck the rhythm guitars when the lead guitar sums into the mix. Panning helps create focus too. Instead, treat the guitar solo like you would a vocal line--notch in the rhythm section to give space for it, front and...
Videodrome content. Mattias is a big Cronenberg fan.
I voted for existenZ though. LOVE that one. #2 Videodrome, #3 Crash. Loved the fly growing up but to me isn’t 100% the Cronenberg vibe and a bit to swayed by Hollywood. Haven’t seen Eastern Promises or Dead Ringers yet though.
Mostly a lurker here, but a pizza topic on a guitar forum!
Some pies from my Pizza Party oven. 63% hydration, Ischia culture, 24 our 48h ferment at 65F usually.