I can recommend you one for metal, but not from experience. Merely based on lots of research. The ESP MH-400. only $629. All the goods. Solid Mahogany w/ flame maple top. Emg 81-85. Neck thru. 24 xj frets. Grover tuners. Licensed floyd rose ( the only flaw ) and killer looks. Of course you can always go with a gibson Les Paul, very versatile. Standards starting at $1000.