Originally Posted by: leardtimothy

Ty, I do use pick slanting and edging, I also use the John Pettrucii Dunlop picks, I think it's in my picking grip, seems to be tight, I am trying to relax more..

Yes, try to stay as relaxed as possible. Not only in your grip, but also your entire posture. Especially from shoulder to elbow to wrist to fingers.

It takes conscious effort at first to make yourself stay loose. So be aware of when you are tensing in order to counteract it. The more you consciously make yourself stay loose, the more it will gradually become second nature. And then once it's automated you won't have to focus on it as much or any more.