Rob Barrett, the rhythm guitarist for the death metal band Cannibal Corpse, uses D'addario 13-56 gauge strings, according to EMGPickups.com.
Most metal bands use higher gauge strings across all the brands (i.e. .10 gauge and above).
Most string manufacturers identify the string gauges in a set using terms such as “extra light” or “heavy.” While the exact gauges may vary slightly among manufacturers, here are typical gauge ranges for electric guitar string sets:
“extra super light": .008 .010 .015 .021 .030 .038
"super light": .009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042
"light": .010 .013 .017 .026 .036 .046
"medium": .011 .015 .018 .026 .036 .050
"heavy": .012 .016 .020 .032 .042 .054
String sets are sometimes identified by the gauge of the high E string—the smallest-gauge string. A “medium” set of electric guitar strings for example might be just identified as an “0.11 set”.
Every type of string has its own sonic qualities and playing characteristics. Exploring the options is a fun and rewarding part of creating your own signature sound.
Check out The Hub's How to Choose the Right Strings for Your Electric Guitar to help you find the strings that best match your electric guitar, music, and playing style.