Fender Strat for metal - your thoughts?

I always loved using my Fender American Series with my bands. But always still get surprised comments and comments like "you can't play metal with strats" etc. It's Dimarzio Evolution HB and a The Chopper hot rails. I recently made a pickups (blind) test with nine guitars and most people like this Fender the most. More than ESP Eclipse, Gibson Les Paul etc. Thoughts?

I always loved using my Fender American Series with my bands. But always still get surprised comments and comments like "you can't play metal with strats" etc. It's Dimarzio Evolution HB and a The Chopper hot rails. I recently made a pickups (blind) test with nine guitars and most people like this Fender the most. More than ESP Eclipse, Gibson Les Paul etc. Thoughts?