Nick Cracknell

Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards apparently isn't a big fan of fellow rock survivors Led Zeppelin.

Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey died aged 41 on Sunday, the eve of his new album release, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Dream Theatre axeman John Petrucci has a new signature baritone on the market made by Ernie Ball Music Man.

Download 2008 is after a charismatic, energetic rock fan to report on the events and become the new face of the festival.

Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett will head to the UK for tour dates with his new side-project band Jackson United.

A unique Fender Stratocaster signed by the four best-known members of Pink Floyd – David Gilmour, Roger Waters, Nick Mason and Richard Wright - is to go under the hammer on 15th October.

Chicago alt rockers Madina Lake are working on pre-production for their new album, Attics To Eden.

Mouthy Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has had a pop at TV talent show The X Factor, claiming it has 'absolutely nothing to do with music,' and brings on 'instant mental illness' in the contestants.

Widdler-extraordinaire Joe Satriani has revealed his new supergroup, tentatively titled Chickenfoot, sounds like early Led Zeppelin!

Acoustic Youtube sensation Erik Mongrain is set to release a new album, Equilibrium, on 27th October.

TG contributor Joel McIver's new book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists will be published in January.

More than 60 British artists, including Radiohead, Iron Maiden and The Verve, have joined forces to demand more control of their work and keep more of the money it generates.

Mastodon axeman Brent Hinds has revealed that the band's upcoming fourth album is more mellow because of a serious head injury he sustained.

Llanelli-based guitarist Dave Crawford has won the RGT (Registry of Guitar Tutors) Guitar Tutor of the Year Award 2008.

Four of the finest contemporary acoustic guitarists in the world are coming together for one night in London.

Check out the video for AC/DC's new single Rock 'N Roll Train below...

Picks at the ready... it's your chance to come and rock out with TG in person during PPA Magazine Week in London on Thursday 2nd October!

It's the ultimate present for any guitar player with a love of beer (pretty much every single one then...)

Guitarist Jeff Hanneman has revealed exclusively to TG that there are new Slayer songs on the way for the upcoming Unholy Alliance III tour!

Charity auction site www.buyoncegivetwice.co.uk has just launched two money can’t buy lots any Queen fanatic would love to own.

Foo Fighters are planning to take a "long break" from music.