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
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.
Disturbed Vs Dillinger: Round One!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Disturbed axeman Dan Donegan has hit back at Dillinger Escape Plan counterpart Ben Weinman for branding his band as posers...
Metallica Update: "Puppets Was The Template..."
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metallica frontman James Hetfield has revealed that the template for their upcoming album was their 1986 high-point Master Of Puppets.
Don't Miss "The New Django" In Concert
By Nick Cracknell last updated
If you're in the smoke on 24th August you might want to head over to Le Quecumbar in Battersea to see the first performance of the newly formed John Wheatcroft Acoustic Quintet.
Get Gig Experience At Bluescamp
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Kent-based Summer School Bluescap is open to singers, guitarists, bassists, drummers and keyboardists of all ages and abilities, aimed at giving invaluable live performance skills.
Darkest Hour's Advice Column
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Darkest Hour co-founder and guitarist, Mike Schleibaum, has launched a new online advice column, called AsktheDude.net.
Gear Experts Contest Is Go!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Seymour Duncan’s Gear Experts contest has officially begun.
Lost Hendrix Sex Tape Released!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Now, we're not 100% sure we want to see this, but a 40-year-old sex tape supposedly featuring guitar great Jimi Hendrix has been unearthed by a rock memorabilia collector.
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?
Mayor Boris Opens O2's British Music Experience
By Nick Cracknell last updated
London mayor Boris Johnson has officially opened the all-new British Music Experience (BME) at London's O2.
Absolute Guitars Welcomes You To The Dark Side...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Bristol guitar store Absolute Guitars is converting customers to the dark side... well, its new location at Dark Lane in Backwell to be more accurate.
Bring Me The Horizon Guitarist Quits
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitarist Curtis Ward has quit UK metallers Bring Me The Horizon in the middle of the US Taste Of Chaos tour.
Unique Audio Interview With Jason Becker Posted Online
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A special interview conducted with legendary shredder Jason Becker has aired on The Classic Metal Show. You can listen below.
Unearthed Hendrix Footage To Get DVD Release!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
An all-new DVD featuring never-seen-before footage of guitar legend Jimi Hendrix is getting an official release.
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