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
Tyler Injury Angers Joe Perry...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitarist Joe Perry has hit out at frontman Steven Tyler for senselessly causing himself enormous pain and forcing the cancellation of several Aerosmith shows.
Fender Creates Strat Controller For Rock Band
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Sick of playing Rock Band™ with the plastic-y standard guitar controller? Have no fear... Fender has teamed up with the game's developers to build a full-scale wooden Stratocaster replica!
Does Head Want Back In Korn?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Ex-Korn guitarist Brian 'Head' Welch is apparently keen to rejoin the band according to his fellow axeman Munky.
Win A Copy Of 'Billy Talent III' - The Guitar-Free Version!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Play along to Billy Talent’s riffs with the unique guitar-free version of their new album 'Billy Talent III'.
Win a Blackstar Amp At The Bristol Festival With Absolute Guitars
By Nick Cracknell last updated
You could win a Blackstar HT-5 Mini Stack at this year's Bristol Festival just by playing the guitar...
Love Suing Over Use Of Cobain In Guitar Hero
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Courtney Love is threatening to sue everyone over the fact that she didn't authorise Kurt Cobain's likeness to be used in Guitar Hero.
South West Guitar Show Comes To Frome
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The South West Guitar Show opens its doors at Frome's legendary Cheese & Grain venue next month on Sunday 18 October.
Buy A Vox, Get Free Stuff!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Vox Amps are offering free gear with any purchase of a Night Train NT15 head, JamVOX, any VT Series combo or Satriani signature pedal.
TG193 On Sale Now: The Definitive Guitar Guide To The Beatles!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Total Guitar's October issue is on sale in stores NOW with loads of incredible tab and practical features to help you play better.
International Guitar Festival Returns North East This October
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metallica, Megadeth, Anthrax, Slayer: Thrash's Big Four Planning Tour?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Thrash's 'Big Four' - Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax - could be planning a tour if rumours are to be believed.
Enter GBOB 2009 And Take Your Band To The Next Level
By Nick Cracknell last updated
If you're looking to take your band to the next level of success then why not enter this year's GBOB Challenge?
Cornell Flies High With Virgin's help
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Grunge pioneer Chris Cornell is used to courting controversy - but his latest move is likely to have even his most hardcore fans scratching their heads.
Super-luthiers Manson's Announce Annual Show Dates
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Manson's Guitar Shop, custom builders to bands like
The 10 Degrees Of Axe Separation: Stone Gossard vs Johnny Cash
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Using fellow musical collaborators can you link Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard to the late great Johnny Cash in less than 10 steps?
Nevermore Guitarist Jeff Loomis UK Clinic Update
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Renowned metal shredder Jeff Loomis is hosting two guitar clinics in the UK this October.
RGT Announces Annual Conference
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The Registry Of Guitar Tutors holds its annual conference on 27 September at Thames Valley University.
The Week's Most Ridiculous Rock Stories
By Nick Cracknell last updated
It's been an odder-than-normal week in the music press, so we've picked out a few of the stories that have had us rolling around TG Towers searching for the Kleenex....
Children In Need To Celebrate The Shadows Turning 50
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Four tribute bands will play a unique gig to celebreate 50 years of The Shadows later this year, and to raise money for Children In Need.
Watch Paramore's 'Ignorance' - Video Online Now!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
US emo types Paramore are streaming their new single 'Ignorance' online now and you can watch it below!
White Stripes To Quit Touring?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Frontman Jack White has revealed that he's 'not bothered' if The White Stripes never hit the road again...
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