I have about 6 brands of metallic thread of 2 different types. One type is twisted metallic thread and all the brands work fine. The other type looks like a very thin, narrow version of the metallic stuff we used to buy and put on our Christmas trees and called it icicles. None of the brands work well in that type of metallic thread. Big eye metallic needle, looser tension, slower stitching speed and lots of patience. Sometimes I just use the right color in regular embroidery thread and then by hand stitch the metallic thread on top for a shimmering effect - or sew on beads.
That one type of metallic thread and my machine just don't dance well together.