Latest articles by Nick Cracknell
New Metallica Single On Video Game?
Metallica could premiere the first single from their next studio album on a new version of video game Rock Band.
Killswitch Put Studio On Hold
US metallers Killswitch Engage aren't in any hurry to start recording a new album as their last is still kicking ass in the charts!
Hawthorne Heights Guitarist Dies
Casey Calvert, guitarist with emo rockers Hawthorne Heights, was found dead on the band's tour bus on Friday.
Sir Paul's Les Paul Sells For £60,000!
A 10ft tall Les Paul replica signed by Beatle genius Sir Paul McCartney has sold for £60,000 at a charity auction.
Satch On Tour
Joe Satriani, one of rock's most renowned electric guitarists, is undertaking a nine date UK tour in May 2008. TG columnist and ex-Mr Big axeman Paul Gilbert will be special guest!
Want To Meet Ronnie Wood?!
Rolling Stones' Ronnie is auctioning off two of his signed guitars which and will hand them over in person to the lucky winner of an Ebay auction...
Gisbon Launches First Robot Guitar!
Gibson are launching the world's first guitar with self-tuning robotic technology next month...
Lizzy Are Back, Live And Dangerous!
To celebrate 30 years since the recording of the classic live album 'Live And Dangerous', Thin Lizzy will be playing the full album sequentially and in its entirety during their forthcoming UK tour.
Legendary Maiden Live Set Gets DVD Release!
Iron Maiden’s legendary four night stand at Long Beach, California in 1984 is finally being released as a special double DVD edition in February.
Guitars Are Better Investments Than Homes
A rock 'n' roll expert has stated that buying a guitar is a better long term investment than purchasing a house...
Music For All Inspires You To Get Playing
New music making website www.musicforall.org.uk aims to inspire people to pick up an instrument and get playing!
Stones Ain't Joining Zeppelin
The Rolling Stones have quashed rumours that they will be joining Led Zeppelin at their one-off reunion show.
Ace's Solo Album Due January
Original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley is planning to release his newly sober new solo album in January...
Vox Choose Unsigned Band Of The Year
London indie rockers Carlotti have won Vox's Unsigned Band of the Year competition sponsored by Total Guitar!
White Stripes Back In The Studio
The White Stripes are recording new material in the studio following drummer Meg's return from a bout of acute anxiety.
Prince Sues Fans
Pint-sized superstar Prince is suing three of his own fansites for copyright infringement.
Randall Launch Amott Signature Stack!
Randall Amplifiers are launching a new Signature Series stack called the Ninja V2, designed by Arch Enemy lead guitarist Michael Amott.
Santolla: "To Master The Guitar Requires Suffering"
Obituary guitarist Ralph Santolla (also ex-Deicide, Death and Iced Earth) has revealed the only way to become an awesome guitarist is to suffer for your art...
Izzy Strummin?
Former Guns 'N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin has just released a brand new all-acoustic album!
Jimmy Page Honoured By Classic Rock
Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page was honoured with a Living Legend Award at this year's Classic Rock Roll OF Honour Awards.
Ozzy slams entrapment "gig" (from our 'Only In America' files)
An almightily cheeky move by police to further transform America into the United Nanny States had Ozzy Osbourne in a fit of rage this week.
Zeppelin Postpone As Page Breaks Finger
Led Zeppelin have been forced to postpone their one-off comeback concert in London because guitarist Jimmy Page has broken his finger.