Fortunately, there are various ways you can record your metal guitar at home. If you’ve purchased an affordable metal guitar, yet you don’t have any budget left to buy recording gear, you can record the guitar using the direct injection method.
You will need an amp simulator and metal plugins. Amp simulators can get a bit expensive, but you can find many free metal guitar plugins that do a great job. However, there is always the traditional way of recording a metal guitar that involves the use of an amp and a microphone.
Solid-state amps are a common choice when it comes to recording at home because they can create high gain tones at a lower volume. With a tube amp, you will have to set the volume higher. You will also need a condenser or dynamic mic and, preferably, a pedalboard. Once you’ve connected the gear and found the best position for your mic, you are ready to go.