Not getting a good metal tone

[pgtiips]

Hi all! I've been trying to play some songs from bands like August Burns Red, and I've noticed that during "shredding" i get really metallic sounds instead of nice bassy notes that i get during slow parts.

Any ways i can stop this? and just general shredding tips

All the best.

P.s. i use a pick

 

[Epitaph04]

Raise the action on your bass, or develop a lighter touch on the strings. You can also try reducing the amount of treble on your EQ.

 

[Big chicken]

just make sure you have the best bass for metal and you should be all set.

 

[NoahKnapp]

Try moving your picking hand closer to the neck.

 

[Papa Dangerous]

Usually people search the forum before posting a thread about something that was previously stated. It should not be that hard to know there was a post JUST like this, since you posted it earlier.