Nick Cracknell

The Metallica legend talks rhythm, riffs and whether alternate picking is a cop-out back in 2009

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It's now possible to qualify as an acoustic guitarist with a a groundbreaking range of exams from The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT).

Quirky blues-rock duo The White Stripes have produced their own exclusive ‘Jack and Meg’ themed camera sets.

Here are some of the tributes paid to Les Paul, the great guitar innovator, who dies last week aged 94.

The guitar world lost a remarkable innovator and musician in Les Paul, who died on Thursday aged 94.

Up-and-coming blues rock guitarist Chantel McGregor has become the latest endorsee of the Fret-King® range.

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A major new Hollywood film directed by Oscar winner Ang Lee tells the story behind one of the most famous events in music history, 1969's Woodstock Festival.

Total Guitar's September issue is on sale in stores NOW with a raft of incredible tab and practical features to help YOU play better.

Gibson's done it again... following the controversial looks of the recently released Gibson Eye we can now reveal the all new Gibson Zoot Suit SG.

Finnish shredders Children Of Bodom are releasing a covers album next month that pays tribute to their favourite film, the Coen Brothers' cult classic The Big Lebowski!

Korean guitarist Zack Kim has become a Youtube sensation thanks to his incredible two handed tapping technique playing two guitars at the same time.

Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme, they of Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and Queens OF The Stone Age fame, have named their new supergroup Them Crooked Vultures.

Renowned metal shredder Jeff Loomis is hosting two guitar clinics in the UK this October.

Zakk Wylde has finally reacted to rumours that Ozzy Osbourne is replacing him with a new guitarist.

Some things in life are just priceless. For everything else, there's a stupid rockstar with a credit card. Here are 15 of rock's wackiest buys*...

Continuing the current trend for low output valve amps, Marshall has announced the release of its new Class 5 combo.

Here's your chance to own your very own Billy Gibbons 'Pearly Gates' Les Paul axe...

The nominations for the Barclaycard Mercury Prize to find the best album of 2009 were announced today (21 July).

Brighton and Bristol's Institutes of Modern Music (BIMM Brighton and BIMM Bristol) are about to deliver their most smouldering summer yet with the Total Guitar Summer School.