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
Reading & Leeds Line-up Announced!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rock titans Rage Against The Machine, The Killers and Metallica are the headlining acts at this year's Reading and Leeds Festivals from 22nd to 24th August.
Slash Denies VR Split (While Launching New Guitars...)
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Velvet Revolver guitarist Slash has dismissed reports that the band will split up following its current European tour.
Weiland Unleashes The Kraken On Sorum!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland announced the band's split then lashed out at his drummer for protesting!
Queen Annouce World Tour!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Queen plan to Rock The Cosmos with a four month world tour heralding in their first studio album in 13 years.
'Grungefather' Headlines UK Back To Basics Festival
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The Godfather of Grunge Neil Young is to headline a unique new UK festival...
Rock Venue Astoria To Be Demolished
By Nick Cracknell last updated
One of central London's most legendary rock venues the Astoria will be pulled down to make way for a bigger tube station.
Paul 'KISS' Stanley: "Modern Bands Are Pathetic"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
KISS axeman Paul Stanley reckons modern bands are "useless" and rock and roll is "in a pathetic state."
Van Halen Takes Time Off
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Eddie Van Halen, and thus the band Van Halen, has decided to take a month off touring to deal with an undisclosed illness. This means the postponement of seventeen US dates.
Enter The Dragon...'s Ball!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Zakk Wylde's Black Label Society is headlining a 48-hour maelstrom of rock and metal at Hard Rock Hell's Dragon's Ball in North Wales this December...
Punk Rock Boat Ride In Bristol!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The Punk and Metal fraternity is stepping out in style on 30th March to support new Bristol Rock School...
Online Guitar Mecca Now Live!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Portsmouth’s Nevada Music site is now up and running. The same generous folk who gave TG a signed Ibanez Steve Vai Jem7V to give away a few ishes back, Nevada Music’s newly launched website cost over £100,000 to develop and is fast becoming THE reliable source for online guitar shopping.
Competiton: Win One Of 5 'Kurt Cobain: About A Son' DVDs!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG has teamed up with Revolver Entertainment to give away five copies of the acclaimed new documentary on late Nirvana guitarist Kurt Cobain.
Keef On Zep: "They Reunited?"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards apparently isn't a big fan of fellow rock survivors Led Zeppelin.
Blind Guitar Wizard Jeff Healy Dies
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Canadian guitarist Jeff Healey died aged 41 on Sunday, the eve of his new album release, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
New Petrucci Baritone
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Dream Theatre axeman John Petrucci has a new signature baritone on the market made by Ernie Ball Music Man.
Become The Face Of Download...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Download 2008 is after a charismatic, energetic rock fan to report on the events and become the new face of the festival.
Foo Fighters' Shiflett To Tour UK In New Band Jackson United
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Foo Fighters guitarist Chris Shiflett will head to the UK for tour dates with his new side-project band Jackson United.
Signed Pink Floyd Stratocaster Up For Auction
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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.
Madina Lake Working On New Album Due March '09
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Chicago alt rockers Madina Lake are working on pre-production for their new album, Attics To Eden.
Noel Slams X Factor
By Nick Cracknell last updated
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.
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