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
Trivium Unleash New Video For 'Down From the Sky'
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Trivium have released the first promo video from their shred-tastic new record Shogun (on sale 29th September), for the track Down From The Sky.
Jack White Disowns Coke's Bond Commercial
By Nick Cracknell last updated
White Stripes frontman Jack White has voiced his disappointment that excerpts of his new Bond song have been used in a TV advert for Coke Zero.
Captain Bruce To The Rescue!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson has been flying back home British holidaymakers left stranded in Europe after the collapse of the XL Leisure Group!
Lemmy Prefers Axe To Sword For Killing
By Nick Cracknell last updated
It's got nothing to do with guitars, but by jiminy it's funny.
Peter Buck's Guitar Stolen After REM Concert
By Nick Cracknell last updated
First Adrian Smith's white Strat goes missing while on tour with Iron Maiden, then The Stooges had all their gear and van nicked, then Orange Amps had £50,000 of new amps half-inched.
Cast Your Votes! It's Reader Awards Time...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Cast your votes for all things guitar-y and you could win a Dean Dave Mustaine VMNT1 worth £799 (pictured below)!
Noel Gallagher Attacked On Stage
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher was attacked mid-song by a rabid fan at the V Festival it Toronto on Sunday.
New Bands = Shit, Says Corey Slipknot
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor reckons record labels are to blame for the industry-wide fall in album sales, and says they should stop blaming people who download music illegally.
Blink 182 Reunion Possible...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Before the more serious-minded of you misconstrue the headline, Blink 182 are NOT reuniting in the near future... but drummer Travis Barker hasn't ruled out the possibility.
Police To Play Last Ever UK Show At Hard Rock Calling
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Get A Slice Of Fan Pie For Your Band...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A new website has been launched that enables the financing of new music by fans to run their own record label.
Rock's Most Punchable Face?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
We are feeling particularly cynical at TG Towers today. So we would like to start an informed debate as to whom we should award the most coveted title of Rock's Most Punchable Face.
May The DragonForce Be With You
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Attention heavy metal warriors and guitar heroes across the land! Ulti-widdlers DragonForce are gearing up releasing their new album Ultra Beatdown!
Rock 'N' Roll Legend Bo Diddly Dies
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Bo Diddley, one of the founding fathers of rock 'n' roll whose distinctive rhythm and innovative guitar effects inspired legions, has died aged 79.
Rockschool Guitar: The Movie
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rockschool is launching its Rockschool Guitar series on DVD covering all the exam elements in Debut & Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 Guitar.
Yngwie To Play London Guitar Show
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Yngwie Malmsteen, one of rock's premiere virtuoso guitarists, is confirmed to play the London Guitar show, part of the London International Music show, on Saturday 14th June.
Top Guitarists' Top Guitarists...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Brazilian rock magazine Roadie Crew has polled 330 of the world's top guitarists to find out who their, erm, top guitarists of all time are.
Win A Slot At Download 08!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Gibson Guitar is offering one unsigned band the once in a lifetime opportunity to play the Gibson Stage at Download 2008!
Lay Your Hands On… Free Bon Jovi Tickets!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
You’ll be ‘living on a prayer’ in the hope that you are one of three insanely jammy TG readers to win a pair of tickets to see Bon Jovi live!
Win A Piece Of Music History...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Here's your chance to own a unique piece of rock history; a VOX AC15 HITV amp signed by long-time Vox user Paul McCartney.
Support British Acoustics!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Showcasing the very best in British-made acoustic instruments, the Acoustic Guitar Show returns to Cheltenham the weekend of September 13/14th.
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