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
B4MV To Headline London Charity Gigs
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Welsh metal crew Bullet For My Valentine will headline a unique set of benefit gigs in London next month, in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Stars Sign Unique Charity Guitar: Bid Now!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Fancy a unique Gibson ES-335 signed by some of the world's greatest strummers?
Pink Floyd Tuition DVD Out Now
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A new DVD showcasing the classic guide to playing the music of Pink Floyd is out now on Lick Library.
Corey Trivium Slams The Grammys: "They Don't Get Metal"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu has hit out at the Grammys for being ignorant when it comes to metal.
Massive 'British Music Experience' To Open In London Next Month
By Nick Cracknell last updated
An enormous interactive exhibition is to open at London's 02 next month allowing visitors to be part of an amazing virtual music experience.
Blink 182 Are Back! New Album And Tour Planned
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Pop-punks Blink 182 are to make a 2009 comeback, announcing plans for a new album and tour at the Grammys on Sunday.
Axl On Slash: "One Of Us Will Die Before A G'N'R Reunion Happens..."
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Axl Rose has seemingly put paid to fans' hopes of a reunion of the original Guns N' Roses line-up by saying either he or guitarist Slash will die before it happens.
Satriani's Lawyers Dog Coldplay
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Joe Satriani's lawyers are planning to follow Coldplay around until the band accepts a writ for ripping off one of his songs...
A7X Guitar Tuition DVD Out Now!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A new DVD featuring the ultimate guide to playing Avenged Sevenfold tracks is out now on Lick Library.
Iron Maiden: The Movie!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Metal legends Iron Maiden are releasing a feature length documentary film following them on their recent world tour!
Spinal Tap, Van Halen Prepare For The Studio...
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Spoof rockers Spinal Tap and 80s rock icons Van Halen are both heading to the studio this year to record new material.
B.B King Comes Out Of Retirement To Tour UK!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
B.B King has announced he is coming out of retirement for a UK arena tour!
ICMP Introduces New Songwriting Course
By Nick Cracknell last updated
London's Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) is launching a groundbreaking new songwriting couorse sponsored by Columbia Records.

Jeff Beck unveils Gibson Les Paul Oxblood
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Rock guitar legend Jeff Beck has teamed up with Gibson to create the all new limited edition Jeff Beck Les Paul 'Oxblood' model.
Vai To Reveal 'Alien' Secrets At London Guitar Show!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Steve Vai has been confirmed to play the 2009 London Guitar Show this June.
Classic Testament Albums Get Vinyl Reissue
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Thrash legends Testament are reissuing two of their classic albums - 1997's
New Signature Epiphone From The Man Behind 'Guitar Hero'
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Marcus Henderson, the axe guru responsible for the guitar tracks in the Guitar Hero videogame franchise, has unveiled his new signature Epiphone.
Gilbert, Lynch And Kotzen: Guitar Legends Unite!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Guitar maestros Paul Gilbert, George Lynch and Richie Kotzen are teaming up for three shows next month.
"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…"
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