I am in an alternative metal band. I play fingestyle, but I also slap quite a lot. These strings have a great tone when using both techniques. I have never had a problem with cutting through the mix. The strings also stay in tune pretty good during long rehearsal sessions. To me, Rotosounds are extremely reliable. For over ten years of using them, I have broken only two strings, and in both cases this was after months of daily playing. However, I do wish that these were available with a 130 gauge string. Actually this cannot be considered a downside, I would say it's more like a personal preference.
Highly recommended!