Recommend some alternative strings

Axe_meister

I've been using Ernie Balls since forever.
Thinking it is time for a change.
Whilst I love the sound of EBs, they go off quite quickly even when not being played often (guitars can hang on walls for months before being played).
Sounds are cleaning to high gain rock but not metal.

wesker123

I changed from EB's to D'addario few years ago. They are superb. NYXL ones are even better, but more expensive. 

UnclePsychosis

Newtone. I'm a recent convert. Daddario NYXL also excellent. 

ICBM

+1 for Newtone. Sound and feel great and last a long time.

They don’t have a ‘new strings’ sound though, despite the name! They sound played-in from the start.

Axe_meister

See I like the new string twang.

ICBM

Axe_meister said:

See I like the new string twang.

In that case you probably want Elixirs. They keep that new string brashness. (Which I hate...)

Winny_Pooh

If you like new twang try Dean Markley Blue Steels, crisp and last ages

hollywoodrox

Rotosound 9s or hybrid 9s  or whatever your gauge, you get a free extra high e too 

Boromedic

D'Addario, great strings and last ages. Lose that new twang after a few hours which is nice and mellow to a lovely balanced tone. 

Litterick

Rotosound Ultramags keep on going.