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.

Total Guitar's November issue is on sale in stores NOW with loads of incredible tab and practical features to help you play better.

The line-up for Music Live 2009 just keeps getting better and better, with Canadian acoustic guitar phenomenon Erik Mongrain now confirmed to perform.

The latest must-have this autumn for the fashionable metrosexual-about-town is a designer axe, so it seems...

Some of the biggest names in metal will converge in North Wales for Hammerfest II next Spring.

The South West Guitar Show opens its doors at Frome's legendary Cheese & Grain venue next month on Sunday 18 October.

Francis Dunnery, famously the guitarist with 80s prog/pop act It Bites, will be apppearing at PMT Birmingham on 12 October playing the

Dave Mustaine's dad could easily beat up James Hetfield's and he has a way cooler car as well.

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.

A unique guitar signed by all three members of Muse raised £8,100 for charity at the band's sell-out hometown gigs in Teignmouth, Devon.

Guitar legend Steve Vai has been awarded an honorary Doctor Of Music degree by the Musicians Institute.

Guitarist Joe Perry has hit out at frontman Steven Tyler for senselessly causing himself enormous pain and forcing the cancellation of several Aerosmith shows.

Sick of playing Rock Band™ with the plastic-y standard guitar controller? Have no fear... Fender has teamed up with the game's developers to build a full-scale wooden Stratocaster replica!

Ex-Korn guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch is apparently keen to rejoin the band according to his fellow axeman Munky.

Play along to Billy Talent’s riffs with the unique guitar-free version of their new album 'Billy Talent III'.

You could win a Blackstar HT-5 Mini Stack at this year's Bristol Festival just by playing the guitar...

Courtney Love is threatening to sue everyone over the fact that she didn't authorise Kurt Cobain's likeness to be used in Guitar Hero.

The South West Guitar Show opens its doors at Frome's legendary Cheese & Grain venue next month on Sunday 18 October.

Vox Amps are offering free gear with any purchase of a Night Train NT15 head, JamVOX, any VT Series combo or Satriani signature pedal.

Total Guitar's October issue is on sale in stores NOW with loads of incredible tab and practical features to help you play better.