You can raise your budget to around $800? I think i saw someone selling a Fender super 60. Its a very nice amp for blues. You can add in a pedal or 2 to play metal......???
i second dudelove. Recently did some recordings with my band and realized the hotrod deville i'm using is not able to give me a nice tone for lead. It sounds ok with naked ears but when it comes to the mic, they don't lie..
If you are willing, save up more cash and buy a peavey 5150. I tried this amp out, you can get any more metal with this, hmm even the cleans were suprisingly good IMO! You won't needa distoriton pedal once you get this amp.