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
"Glaston-where?": Boss Had Never Heard Of Festival!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Glastonbury Festival organiser Emily Eavis said she had to put together a promo package to try and persuade Bruce Springsteen to play the event... as he had never heard of it!
Iggy To Reunite Stooges With 'Raw Power' Guitarist
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Iggy Pop has announced that he plans to reunite Iggy And The Stooges with guitarist James Williamson.
Meet Your Favourite Artists At LIMS
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Head along to the London International Music Show next month and you may get the chance to meet some of your favourite guitarists...
Gallows crank up the noise on Grey Britain
By Nick Cracknell last updated
"We used a stupid amount of amps…"
Play Iron Maiden Game Online
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Iron Maiden have launched a hilarious online game to promote the release of their new rockumentary ‘Flight 666’.
WIN Tickets To The London International Music Show!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The London International Music Show [LIMS] hits the ExCeL centre in London’s Docklands next month and we’ve got 10 pairs of tickets to give away...
Steve Vai To Judge LIMS 'Best Shredder' Competition
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Shred icon Steve Vai is judging the best unsigned shredder award at this year's London International Music Show (LIMS)!
New iPhone App Means 10,000 Scales At Your Fingertips...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A new iPhone 'app' from Planet Waves means you can access over 10,000 scales, modes and arpeggio shapes instantly.
Be Part Of A Thousand Piece Band At LIMS!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The latest addition to the incredible line-up at the London International Music Show (LIMS) is a thousand piece band - and you could be part of it!
Joe Satriani Interview: 'Chickenfoot Is A New Path!'
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG recently chatted to Joe Satriani about his new supergroup Chickenfoot.
Queen + Paul Rodgers = Over
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Queen + Paul Rodgers have split up... that is, the two members of Queen who are still touring as the band will no longer do so with Paul Rodgers.
Anthrax Announce Tour + New Album!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metal legends Anthrax have confirmed they will tour Europe this summer and release a new album this autumn.
All Aboard: HMH Anthrax Is About To Sail And You Could Be On It!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG's sister mag Metal Hammer is running a competition to win tickets to an extraordinary gig...
Search For Guitar Idol 2009 Heats Up!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Hundreds of aspiring axe gods from every corner of the globe are bidding to win the coveted title of Guitar Idol 2009 at this year's London International Music Show on 13 June.
Bodom's Alexi Knackers Shoulder On Tour
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Children Of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho has broken his shoulder on tour in the US in a tourbus accident.
Win VIP Festival Tickets!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG has teamed up with Live Nation to offer 10 lucky readers the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to a choice of festivals!
Vai Masterclass At LIMS Selling Out Fast!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Tickets are rapidly selling out for the exclusive three hour masterclass with guitar god Steve Vai at this year's London International Music Show next month.
Fear Factory Reunite For UK Shows
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitarist Dino Cazares and frontman Burton C Bell have reunified cult 'cyber metallers' Fear Factory and will be playing two UK festivals this summer.
Ultra Rare Guitars Discovered In Basement
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A collection of twelve extremely rare Supersound guitars have been discovered in a basement in Cheltenham.
Ben Harper Brings New Band To UK
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Acoustic legend Ben Harper is bringing his new band Relentless7 to the UK this week for the first time.
Blur Announce Two Low Key June Shows
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Britpop icons Blur are gearing up for their massive reunion gigs by playing two warm-up shows in London this June.
New Metallica In February: "A Lot More Melodic..."
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metallica have almost finished their new studio album which is reportedly due in February.
RIP Paul Fox
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Paul Fox, guitarist and later vocalist with the John Peel championed The Ruts, has died after being diagnosed as having inoperable lung cancer earlier this year. He died on Sunday, aged 56.
Get the MusicRadar Newsletter
Want all the hottest music and gear news, reviews, deals, features and more, direct to your inbox? Sign up here.