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
Bring Me The Horizon Guitarist Quits
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitarist Curtis Ward has quit UK metallers Bring Me The Horizon in the middle of the US Taste Of Chaos tour.
Unique Audio Interview With Jason Becker Posted Online
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A special interview conducted with legendary shredder Jason Becker has aired on The Classic Metal Show. You can listen below.
Unearthed Hendrix Footage To Get DVD Release!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
An all-new DVD featuring never-seen-before footage of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is getting an official release.
Urgent Appeal To Help Guitar Legend Jerry Friedman
By Nick Cracknell last updated
An appeal has gone out amongst the axe fraternity to help legendary guitarist Jerry Friedman, who is suffering from cancer.
Gilbert Brings The Shred On Mc Lars' New Single!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Shred guru and TG columnist Paul Gilbert pulls out an absolutely blistering solo on MC Lars' new single 'Guitar Hero Hero' (watch below).
Iggy To Release French Jazz Album...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
'Godfather of Punk' Iggy Pop's upcoming album is a jazz record aimed at the French...
Cornbury Festival '09 Announces Eclectic Line Up
By Nick Cracknell last updated
British popsters Scouting For Girls and punk legends The Damned headline an eclectic line-up at this year's Cornbury Festival in the Cotwolds on 11 and 12 July.
Coxon To Release 'Explosive' New Solo Album
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Blur guitarist Graham Coxon is releasing a new solo album on 11 May called 'Spinning Top'.
Guns N' Roses To Tour With Van Halen?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rumours are flying that rock legends Guns N' Roses and Van Halen are teaming up to tour.
Stamp Your Footprint And Win Studio Time...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
You could win studio time and the chance to play at the
Axl: "Slash Is A Cancer..."
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been at it again... likening former guitarist Slash to cancer.
Buzz Rockers The Parlor Mob's Guide To Guitar
By Nick Cracknell last updated
New Jersey buzz rockers The Parlor Mob are about to hit these shores on their first UK tour.
Counting Crows To Return To UK
By Nick Cracknell last updated
San Francicso rockers Counting Crows are returning to the UK this May following their sold out headline show at London’s O2 Wireless festival last year.
Win One Of 10 Anti-Valentine's Albums...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
At a time when soppy love albums dominate the shelves prepare yourselves for It’s A Misery Business – the anti Valentine’s Day album!
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By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gretsch Stumps Up Signature Fall Out Boy Axe
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gretsch has created a signature Electromatic Corvette axe for Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Vaughn Stump called the 'Stump-O-Matic'...
Jeff Beck Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Jeff Beck, one of the world's most influential guitarists ever, is to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on 4 April.
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By Nick Cracknell last updated
The NAAM Show is the largest music products trade show in the US.
Gallows Announce Album Title + Tour!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Watford hardcore punks Gallows have announced a UK tour in May in support of their new album Grey Britain.
London's Legendary Astoria Hosts Last Ever Gig
By Nick Cracknell last updated
It's time to bid farewell to one of London’s all time great music venues, as the legendary Astoria will host its last ever gig tomorrow (Weds 14th January).
Craig Better Than Gallagher At Guitar...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
You'd be a big, hairy liar if you said you hadn't at some point imagined who would play you in a movie about your life.
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