I agree with @Alnus Rubra . Go for that "bounce"Yep, definitely alternate picking.
You have to get that bounce that they have going.
Pick a little lighter and let your hand loosen a little.
You might need to work on your pick angle and more consistent alternate attack. Distortion will often exaggerate any variation in attack. That can be a handicap, or it can be a bonus if you’re trying for some texture in a lick. Either way, it’s good to have a nice even alternating attack in your toolbox.They show in some of the tutorials that it is down picked. I guess I will alternate pick. It just doesn’t sound correct!
I always prefer alternate picking unless I can’t get a nice even sound for some reason. Also, when palm muting, I might lean more to the downstroke than to alternate.I just didn’t know if alternate pick was my friend or foe in this particular song. A nice aggressive bouncy pick attack suits this song best. It’s more pleasing to my ear as well.