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
Tom Jones Goes Busking. Why? Why? Why? For Charity
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The legendary Sir Tom Jones will be giving unsuspecting members of the public a rare 'treat' tomorrow when he goes busking on the streets of London.
Vox Amps Unveils New Interactive Site
By Nick Cracknell last updated
VOX Amplification in unveiling its new updated and interactive website.
Your band could play Leeds '09!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Here’s the chance to get your school on the musical map... by tapping into your band's talent and helping people in poverty around the world you could even end up playing live at the Leeds Festival!
This month’s NUMU students’ reviews
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Every month TG rates the latest recordings by NUMU students. NUMU is a site for young people to showcase their music, meet others and learn new skills. Check it out!
Trivium Play Special London Show For Lucky Fans
By Nick Cracknell last updated
World-beating metal crew Trivium will play a one-off show at the tiny Borderline club in London to mark the end of their European tour on 9th December.
Cream's Jack Bruce: "Jimmy Page Is A Crap Guitarist"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Cream bassist Jack Bruce launched an amazing attack on Led Zeppelin at last night's Classic Rock Awards, calling Jimmy Page a crap guitarist.
Axl Cuts Brian May Out Of 'Chinese Democracy'
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Brian May's guitar contribution to a track on the new Guns N' Roses album Chinese Democracy has been axled...
Lamb Of God Prepare To Unleash The 'Wrath'...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
US metal heroes Lamb Of God will release their fifth studio album WRATH on 24th February on Roadrunner.
Mastodon Reveal Album Title And Announce Metallica Tour!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Mastodon, possibly the best hard rock/metal band in the world today, have confirmed that their upcoming new album will be called Crack The Skye.
Rare Royal Guitar Up For Auction
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A rare acoustic guitar owned by an ill-fated 18th century Royal princess is up for auction next week.
You Pick Which Songs Mustaine Plays At GuitarFest '08!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Veteran shredder Dave Mustaine is headlining a mindblowing line-up at this year's GuitarFest at Birmingham's NEC on Friday 7th November.
You Pick Which Songs Mustaine Plays At GuitarFest '08!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Win A Copy Of Joel McIver's New Book 'The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists'
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Here's your chance to win one of 5 copies of TG contributor Joel McIver's controversial new book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists, which is published in January.
Legendary Rock 'n' Rollers Hit London!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rock ‘n’ Roll music's most legendary performers are set to appear in London this October and November at two unique concerts.
Metallica Announce UK Tour in Feb 09!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metallica are set to play a full tour of the UK for the first time since October 1996.
Concert To Honour George Harrison Announced
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Devoted fans of The Beatles guitarist George Harrison are staging a unique concert and exhibition to honour his legacy.
Bonamassa To Headline GuilFest
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Blues supremo Joe Bonamassa is headlining the second stage at this year's GuilFest on Saturday 11 July.
Slash Aiming For 'FAT' Guitar Tone On Solo Album
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Slash says he's aiming for a 'FAT' (F*cking Awesome Tone!) guitar sound on his upcoming solo record.
Hendrix's House Demolished
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The childhood home in Seattle of guitar icon Jimi Hendrix has been torn down despite a lengthy battle to save it.
GN'R Announce New Guitarist, Robin Finck's Replacement
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Our brothers over at Classic Rock Magazine inform us that Guns N' Roses have announced the recruitment of yet another new guitarist.
Try The New Peavey VYPYR Amp Near You
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Want the chance to try out Peavey's mighty new VYPYR series of amps?
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