Latest articles by Nick Cracknell
Classic interview: James Hetfield – "I’m able to show Lars some drum stuff and he’s able to show me riff stuff"
The Metallica legend talks rhythm, riffs and whether alternate picking is a cop-out back in 2009
Subscribe Today And Get A Hercules I-Stand And Ernie Ball Strings!
Subscribe to TG today and get TWO free gifts - a Hercules I-Stand and your choice of a set of Ernie Ball Strings...
World's First Acoustic Guitar Qualifications
It's now possible to qualify as an acoustic guitarist with a a groundbreaking range of exams from The Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT).
White Stripes Cameras Released
Quirky blues-rock duo The White Stripes have produced their own exclusive ‘Jack and Meg’ themed camera sets.
New Book Charts Bloody Reign Of Slayer...
TG scribe Joel McIver's new book charting the rise and rise of metal legends Slayer is complete and is set for a summer release!
TG Blog: All Go At Winter NAAM 2008!
"Isn't that a heavily disguised Carlos Santana over there?"
Stone Temple Pilots To Reunite
Grunge rockers Stone Temple Pilots, featuring Velvet Revolver frontman Scott Weiland on vocals, are gearing up to return to the live circuit this summer.
Defending the metal!
Swedish metal titans Opeth and Arch Enemy are teaming up to co-headline Metal Hammer magazine’s inaugural Defenders of the Faith tour in April.
IGF will, IGF will… Rock You!
The International Guitar Festival celebrates 15 years this summer with its best line-up of events yet…
Download Headliners Announced!
The three headlining acts for Download 2008 have been confirmed as glam rockers Kiss, OC punks The Offspring and Welsh indie-metallers Lostprophets.
Jack White Records Fastest Ever Guitar Solo!
Jack White reckons he has nailed his fastest ever solo on the Spanish version of The White Stripes' new single!
Shred Like Slash!
Gibson are releasing the new line of Slash signature Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul Standards worldwide on 1st April 2008.
Aerosmith Get Own Guitar Hero Game!
Rock OAPs Aerosmith are to get their own 30-track version of the Guitar Hero game this summer...
Free Gig At BIMM Bristol
Three of the UK’s most-rated up-and-coming bands have been confirmed for an exclusive free show launching the all-new Bristol Institute Of Modern Music.
Uncle Zakk Makes Kid's Day!
Big hearted rocker Zakk Wylde made a fan for life when he took a break from a signing session in a guitar shop to give a youngster the pick of the store!
Malakian: Scars On Broadway Not A Side Project
System Of A Down guitarist Daron Malakian has reiterated that his new band Scars On Broadway is not a side project, and that there are no future plans for a new System record.
Mustaine: Bring Back The Solo!
Outspoken Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has hit out at guitarists who don't play solos, calling them unaccomplished.
Ampeg Signs Over 70 Top Bassists!
We know we're Total GUITAR, but we likes da bass too! Amp makers Ampeg have signed some of rock's biggest bassists to their roster, including the dudes from B4MV, Clutch, Wolfmother and The Klaxons...
Vintage Guitar Clinics Announced
Check out Vintage Guitars' awesome range of gear when top player Gavin Coulson hosts a series of clinics across the UK.
Gallagher: Not That Blunt Again!
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has put his Ibiza house on the market because acoustic crooner James Blunt has moved in down the road!
Unleash Your Music On The World!
Are you ready to unleash your music upon the world? If you want to get your tunes heard, build a following for yourself or your band, promote your tracks and get some money rolling in from your musical enterprises, you need The Musician’s Guide to the Net – the latest Special edition of Computer Music magazine.
Vai Goes Orchestral On New DVD
Legendary widdler Steve Vai has followed in Metallica's footsteps by performing a live set with a full orchestra!