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
Aerosmith Get Own Guitar Hero Game!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rock OAPs Aerosmith are to get their own 30-track version of the Guitar Hero game this summer...
Free Gig At BIMM Bristol
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Outspoken Megadeth mainman Dave Mustaine has hit out at guitarists who don't play solos, calling them unaccomplished.
Ampeg Signs Over 70 Top Bassists!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Legendary widdler Steve Vai has followed in Metallica's footsteps by performing a live set with a full orchestra!
Stiff Little Fingers Tour!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Punk legends Stiff Little Fingers embark on a UK tour tomorrow including a show at London’s Astoria on 7th March.
More Names Confirmed For Download '08...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis, former Audioslave crooner Chris Cornell and emo-rockers Jimmy Eat World are among more names confirmed for this year's Download Festival.
Slash Guests On Ace Record
By Nick Cracknell last updated
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley has lined up a special guest to play on his new solo album - none other than top-hatted rock god Slash!
City Showcase Returns To London
By Nick Cracknell last updated
For five days last June, over a million people flocked to central London to witness 400 artists across all music genres perform at 35 different venues.
Search For UK Rockstar Launched...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
RockStar 08 is a national competition backed by Michael Eavis (the creator of the Glastonbury Festival) and legendary artist and producer Peter Gabriel to find the UK’s hottest new talent.
Opeth Overload! New Video Online...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
We don't wish to cloud your sensitive brains with an overload of intelligent Scandinavian prog metal, but this is too good to pass up!
Weller Slams Glasto
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Former The Jam frontman Paul Weller has cussed up the Glastonbury Festival and its attendees, denouncing them as too corporate.
Keef To Give Away His Guitars?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rolling Stone guitarist Keith Richards might be giving away his guitar collection...
Guildford Music School Wins Top Award
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guildford's Academy Of Contemporary Music has won the prestigious Queen's Award
Opeth Download! Get 'The Lotus Eater ' FREE now...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Opeth Exclusive! Download 'The Lotus Eater' For Free!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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