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
Musicians Pay Tribute To Michael Jackson
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Tributes have flooded in from musicians in all genres following the death of Michael Jackson last week.
Soundgarden Reunion Will Happen, Says Shinedown Singer
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Grunge legends Soundgarden are apparently in talks to stage a comeback.
Is The New Gibson Eye Guitar The Ugliest Axe Ever?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gibson's latest limited edition guitar, the Gibson Eye, has axe enthusiasts rubbing their, er, eyes in disbelief...
Guitar Heroes Knock, Erm, 'Guitar Hero'
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitar luminaries Jimmy Page and Jack White have spoken out against "depressing" video games like Guitar Hero.
Video: Def Leppard's Phil Collen plays his fave riffs!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Def Leppard guitarist walks TG through his favourite parts
Titans To Pay Tribute At Music Live 09
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Music Live is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with a unique and seriously rockin’ event!
Alice In Chains Announce Album Title: View Trailer!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Grunge veterans Alice In Chains have entitled their new album 'Black Gives Way To Blue', and announced it will be in stores on 28 September.
10 Things You Can Learn In This Month's Total Guitar
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG190 is on sale in newsagents now - here's 10 things you will learn by grabbing yourself a copy!
DragonForce Announce UK Tour
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Shred heroes DragonForce have announced a full UK headlining tour later this year.
Total Guitar Rhythm Special In Stores Now!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The latest issue of Total Guitar is on sale in stores NOW and will teach you everything you need to know about playing rhythm guitar...
True Cost Of Attending A Festival Revealed...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rock the cash-bar! Fashion, tickets, sick days and travel all make the average cost of attending a summer festival rocket through the roof.
Rock Fans Break Air Guitar Record in Brütal Performance
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A total of 440 virtual widdlers helped break the air guitar world record over Download weekend.
Big Names Gear Up For Guitarfest 09
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Some of the guitar world's biggest names will be unleashing their six-string talents on Birmingham at this year's Guitarfest on 11th July.
Slash's Mother Dies
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG is saddened to learn of the the death of guitar legend Slash's mother, Ola Hudson.
Rock Fans More Likely To Be Unfaithful?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Fans of rock music are serial shaggers, so says research conducted by a website dedicated to... serial shagging.
Les Paul - Still Rocking At 94!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Les Paul, the 'Father of Electric Guitar,' will celebrate his 94th birthday later tonight by doing what he does every Monday - rocking out on stage!
Top New Products At LIMS: Part Two
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Some of the hottest new amps, guitars and effects pedals will be on show at this year's London International Music Show…
Rundgren To Perform Classic Album Live In Full
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rock icon Todd Rundgren is set to perform his classic 1973 album 'A Wizard, A True Star' in its entireity for the first time ever in Britain next year.
PRS To Unveil New Acoustics At LIMS
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitar manufacturers PRS will reveal their sexy new range of acoustics to the UK at this year's London International Music Show (LIMS).
Hetfield Joins Machine Head Onstage
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metallica frontman James Hetfield recently joined Machine Head onstage in Germany for a jam.
Gallows Break The Rules: TG189 On Sale Now!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The latest issue of Total Guitar is on sale in stores NOW featuring Britain's hottest new band Gallows on how they are breaking all the rules of guitar playing!
Your Band Could Play At Music Live...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Reckon your band could cut it live performing in front of 1,600 people at the Birmingham NEC? Here's your chance to prove it...
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