Why is this amp/cab so popular for METAL? Peavey 5150 and Mesa OS 4x12

One of the most iconic amplifier and cabinet pairings of all time, the Peavey 5150 and the Mesa Boogie Recto Standard (OS) 4x12 has been featured on countless records and used by tons of bands, but why? Is it really the KING of metal tone? Let&take a look at it, and ALSO let&see how digital modelers go about recreating the signal chain digitally for funsies. 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋! 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝘀, 𝗜 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂! SPECIAL THANKS TO THE PATRONS! Barry Prosser David L Kevin Puumala Ronny Webster Apoplexia Failusekilltake Dan-Adrian Daniel Britz Thank you so much for checking out my videos. Follow me on Social Media! Facebook: Instagram: ** My videos may or may not contain products that were given to me with the expressed intent for me to make an unbiased review. I may also receive products at a discount in return for making a video on these products. In such cases, the opinions expressed are my own, and not the opinions of the companies providing the equipment. I try to mention this when relevant. Links in the description may be affiliate, and I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. ** 0:00 Intro 1:53 Why DistroKid is awesome 2:39 Playthrough 5150 8:14 Joyo VIVO 10:50 SHOOTOUT! 13:17 WHY is it popular? #metal