Also alternate picking does not mean always up and down strokes no matter the notes. Alternate means that usually you play 8 notes where the downstrokes are on the beats (when you count the full number) and the upstrokes of the beat (when you say 'and'). This is to keep your hand in the fluid up and down motion no matter the syncopation.
Now when playing metal or any music up to speed you'll actually start playing 8 notes only downstrokes and start alternating only 16th notes.
For instance the beginning riff of Master of Puppets is meant to be played all downstrokes!!
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