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
Stooges Guitarist Ron Asheton dies
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Ron Asheton, guitarist with The Stooges, was today found dead in his home in Michigan.
101 Things You Never Knew About Music
By Nick Cracknell last updated
To see in the New Year our friends at MusicRadar.com have compiled a list of 101 things you never knew about music.
TG's Best Ever Issue On Sale New Year's Eve!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
It's a contender for our biggest and best issue yet!
Cornell Gets His Guitars Back
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Chris Cornell is celebrating the return of his guitar collection after a lengthy battle with his ex-wife Susan Silver.
Bodom Announce UK Headlining Tour + More Reissues
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Finnish metal crew Children Of Bodom will play their first ever headline tour of the UK in February ’09.
Satch Laying Down Guitar For Chickenfoot
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Taking time out from suing Coldplay, Joe Satriani is in the studio laying down guitar tracks for Chickenfoot's debut album.
Gibson Dark Fire Is Unleashed On London...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Three of London’s most iconic landmarks The Tower of London, Big Ben and Battersea Power Station were used as the backdrop to mark the worldwide launch of the new Gibson Dark Fire guitar.
Machine Head Cancel After Demmel Collapses Again
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Machine Head have been forced to cancel their remaining two performances on their current tour after guitarist Phil Demmel collapsed onstage again in Sheffield.
Blur To Reunite For One Off Show At Hyde Park
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Britpop kings Blur have announced they are getting back together for a one off reunion extravaganza at Hyde Park next summer.
Satch Sues Coldplay For Copying His Song
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Shred sensei Joe Satriani is suing Coldplay, claiming they copied the melody on their Grammy-nominated song Viva La Vida from him.
Black Stone Cherry Invite You In On New Video
By Nick Cracknell last updated
We've got our hands on the brand new video from Southern riff rockers Black Stone Cherry (see below).
Unsigned Band? Earn Dosh At Kerchoonz.com
By Nick Cracknell last updated
If you're in an unsigned band and not making any money a new website could be the answer.
Metallica To Play Non-Existent Countries?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
According to vocally-prolific drummer Lars Ulrich, Metallica are planning to play loads of countries that don't even exist yet in their bid for total world domination.
Killswitch Head To The Studio With O'Brien
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Massachusetts metalcore pioneers Killswitch Engage are gearing up to head to the studio to record their fourth album.
Subscribe And Get A Danelectro Cool Cat Fuzz Pedal Worth £40 & Save 20%!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
There has never been a better time to subscribe to TG - not only will you get %20 off the retail price but we'll bung you a free Danelectro Cool Cat Fuzz Pedal to boot!
Noel Announces Solo Album, Liam Abuses It. And Coldplay
By Nick Cracknell last updated
After literally hours of speculation, Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has revealed he plans to record a solo album, and wants the rest of the band to do the same.
Got A Question For Slipknot? Then String 'Em Up!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
One of TG's axe-mad writers will be hanging out with none other than Slipknot's toxic twins Mick Thompson and Jim Root next week in Manchester and putting forth your questions for a TG String 'Em Up!
Bumblefoot Announces UK Meet & Greets
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal has scheduled two meet n’ greets in London next week - the only public UK appearance for a member of Guns N Roses this year.

Guitar's top 5 onstage screw-ups!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Starring Pete Townshend, Synyster Gates and more
Guitar's Top 5 Onstage Screw-Ups!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Some guitarists can stand still on stage. These are the ones who live longest as this lot prove...
Barat And Hawkins Head Up All-Star Cast In New Telstar Film
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Libertines guitarist Carl Barat and former Darkness frontman Justin Hawkins feature in a star-packed new film telling the story of legendary record producer and maverick musical genius Joe Meek.
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