Nick Cracknell
Nick Cracknell was news editor of Total Guitar back in the 00s, and is now a published author. Total Guitar is Europe's best-selling guitar magazine.
Every month it features interviews with the biggest names and hottest new acts plus Guest Lessons from the stars.
Finally, our Rocked & Rated section is the place to go for reviews, round-ups and help setting up your guitars and gear.
Latest articles by Nick Cracknell
International Guitar Festival Returns North East This October
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer: Thrash's Big Four Planning Tour?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Thrash's 'Big Four' - Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax - could be planning a tour if rumours are to be believed.
Enter GBOB 2009 And Take Your Band To The Next Level
By Nick Cracknell last updated
If you're looking to take your band to the next level of success then why not enter this year's GBOB Challenge?
Cornell Flies High With Virgin's help
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Grunge pioneer Chris Cornell is used to courting controversy - but his latest move is likely to have even his most hardcore fans scratching their heads.
Super-luthiers Manson's Announce Annual Show Dates
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Manson's Guitar Shop, custom builders to bands like
The 10 Degrees Of Axe Separation: Stone Gossard vs Johnny Cash
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Using fellow musical collaborators can you link Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard to the late great Johnny Cash in less than 10 steps?
Nevermore Guitarist Jeff Loomis UK Clinic Update
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Renowned metal shredder Jeff Loomis is hosting two guitar clinics in the UK this October.
RGT Announces Annual Conference
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The Registry Of Guitar Tutors holds its annual conference on 27 September at Thames Valley University.
The Week's Most Ridiculous Rock Stories
By Nick Cracknell last updated
It's been an odder-than-normal week in the music press, so we've picked out a few of the stories that have had us rolling around TG Towers searching for the Kleenex....
Children In Need To Celebrate The Shadows Turning 50
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Four tribute bands will play a unique gig to celebreate 50 years of The Shadows later this year, and to raise money for Children In Need.
Watch Paramore's 'Ignorance' - Video Online Now!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
US emo types Paramore are streaming their new single 'Ignorance' online now and you can watch it below!
Vid Of The Week: Hammett Now 3rd Best Guitarist In Metallica...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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