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.

Articles by: Nick Cracknell

James Hetfield

Classic interview: James Hetfield – "I’m able to show Lars some drum stuff and he’s able to show me riff stuff"

By Total Guitar, Nick Cracknell published

The Metallica legend talks rhythm, riffs and whether alternate picking is a cop-out back in 2009

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Meet The Team

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Proof That Kirk Hasn't Forgotten How To Shred...

By Nick Cracknell published

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Vid Of The Week #3: Frusciante's Squeezy Soul

By Nick Cracknell published

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Video Of The Week: Zep Fighters!

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Vid Of The Week: Hammett Now 3rd Best Guitarist In Metallica...

By Nick Cracknell published

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Dream Theatre DVD Preview: Chaos In Motion!

By Nick Cracknell published

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Blues Legend Peter Green Films First Ever Web Session: Watch It Here!

By Nick Cracknell published

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Vid Of The Week: Reuben's Seasonal Cheer!

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TG Backstage With Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti!

By Nick Cracknell published

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: TG's Download 09 Highlights!

By Nick Cracknell published

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VIDEO: Backstage Tour With Nickelback!

By Nick Cracknell published

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Axe Agony: Ask Ian D'Sa Anything!

By Nick Cracknell published

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Gallows Blog: Lags On The Studio...

By Nick Cracknell published

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How To Get More Gigs Than You Can Play!

By Nick Cracknell published

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Disc Problems On Vista? Read this...

By Nick Cracknell published

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How To Remember Those Riffs You Wrote...

By Nick Cracknell published

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Axe Agony! Playing Advice From The Stars... Installment #1: Testament

By Nick Cracknell published

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Guitar Tech Trevor Jones Answers Your Questions (Part 1)

By Nick Cracknell published

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Guitar Tech Trevor Jones Answers Your Questions (Part 2)

By Nick Cracknell published

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How To Know When Your Pedals Are On... Or Off!

By Nick Cracknell published

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Loony Tunes: Songs In Different Guitar Tunings

By Nick Cracknell published

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How To Tune A Guitar

By Nick Cracknell published

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How Can I Get My Band Signed?

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TG194: 'Play Guitar Today' Special On Sale Now!

By Nick Cracknell published

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