Let's be honest

Yes they are. I think they really shine on bands with truly great players too (testament, nevermore, etc). He lets a lot more personality breathe through than many people give him credit for IMHO.
 
Andy's the man! He knows what metal's about and how it should sound. He's not a slave to audio tradition and audiophile self-indulgence - he does what's right for the music he's mixing.

Whenever I listen to Shovel Headed Kill Machine and hear the bass and guitars I immediately imagine driving this, carmageddon style:
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Andy's the man! He knows what metal's about and how it should sound. He's not a slave to audio tradition and audiophile self-indulgence - he does what's right for the music he's mixing.

Whenever I listen to Shovel Headed Kill Machine and hear the bass and guitars I immediately imagine driving this, carmageddon style:
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hahaha YEAH BABY! CUNNING STUNT BONUS!!! +100 :-------DD