Recording n00b... epic metal song

[guitarded88]

So this is my first full recording with all instruments (drums, bass, etc). I'm not really looking for a rating as it's probably not up to snuff, but I'd like some advice on how to improve.

And actually it's not the full song just the intro, and I totally blundered the last note on two seperate tracks... but that will be fixed as i continue recording. Hopefully I gain some valuable advice!

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=921192

Have at it.

 

[Moonlight_Seeker]

I am not listening on my regular speakers, but I cannot hear the snare! The song seems very good but metal with no snares is weird. So I would say the bass drums and snare are way too "distant" compared to the cymbals.

 

[guitarded88]

lol, I didn't even realize until you pointed it out. Maybe I gotta practice some EQ-ing to see if I can bring em out more...

 

[FourFour]

Yep, can't hear the snare. Kick is just this subby sound. No body at all.

Song is not bad tho.

 

[guitarded88]

Any suggestions for guitar tone? I'm having trouble... i feel like certain sections are too muffled and weak sounding while certain parts are too ice-picky.

How do I make the durms more present as they are (apparently) already clipping in Garageband.