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
Label Sues 30 Seconds To Mars... For $30 Million!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Hollywood star Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds To Mars is being sued by EMI for breach of contract and failing to deliver a new album.
Orange Crushed as £60,000 Worth of Amps Stolen
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Orange Amps have released details of a break in at its Borehamwood HQ over the weekend, which resulted in the theft of 141 Tiny Terror combo amplifiers.
SOAD To Represent Armenia At Eurovision '09?!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Now this would be a sight to behold... System Of A Down could be representing Armenia at the 2009 Eurovision Song Contest.
Dress Up As Angus And Win A Trip To See AC/DC Rehearse!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
If you're hading to the Reading Festival next weekend you might want to pack your Angus Young costume...
Hammett: "My Solos Sound Like Angus Young!"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Kirk Hammett reckons his solos on new Metallica record Death Magnetic sound like Angus Young's!
Manson’s Guitar Show Returns
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Manson’s Guitar Shop, custom builders to bands such as Led Zeppelin and Muse, has resurrected its successful guitar show that ran from 1994 to 2000.
Wes Borland Is New Marilyn Manson Guitarist
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Former Limp Bizkit and current Black Light Burns member Wes Borland has joined Marilyn Manson as the group's new guitarist.
TG's Joel McIver Special Guests On Bruce Dickinson's Radio Show
By Nick Cracknell last updated
TG scribe Joel McIver is the special guest on Iron Maiden singer Bruce Dickinson's Friday Rock Show this week!
Interview With Austrian Death Machine's Tim Lambesis!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Austrian Death Machine is the new action-packed side-project from As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis.
Iron Maiden Appeal For Stolen Guitar's Return
By Nick Cracknell last updated
In other news, a British band called Iron Maiden are struggling to continue their tour of mens' social clubs in Yorkshire after some bugger stole their guitarist's new axe.
Bono Talks Bollocks, The Edge Benefits
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Next time you're in Homebase you might want to check with your lawyers before purchasing that tub of crimson paint, as the colour is actually owned by The Edge.
New Diploma Launched For Guitar Teachers
By Nick Cracknell last updated
The Registry of Guitar Tutors has launched a new range of professional teaching diplomas for electric guitarists.
Wolfmother Split?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
It could all be over for Aussie hard rockers Wolfmother...
Page, White And Edge Star In New Rockumentary "It Might Get Loud!"
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A new rockumentary looks at the history of the guitar through the eyes of Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, U2's The Edge and White Stripes guitarist Jack White.
Les Paul Documentary Comes To DVD
By Nick Cracknell last updated
A new DVD documentary on the life of guitar legend Les Paul is set for release next month.
Randy Rhoads Gets Own Signature Amp
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Fancy cranking up one of these bad boys and blasting out Mr. Crowley with that classic 80s tone?
Paul Gilbert To Reunite Racer X?
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Paul Gilbert has revealed to TG that he would love to reunite his 80s heavy metal band Racer X and record a new album.
Sepultura Guitarist To Release Solo Album
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Sepultura guitarist Andreas Kisser will release his long-awaited solo debut, Hubris I & II, on 6th October.
Trivium Launch Album With FREE Mp3
By Nick Cracknell last updated
Florida metallers Trivium will launch their upcoming new album Shogun with a FREE mp3 of the opening track Kirisute Gomen tomorrow (Thursday 31st July).
Jack White In Bond Duet Shock!
By Nick Cracknell last updated
White Stripes frontman Jack White is writing and performing the next Bond theme - a duet with R&B chantreuse Alicia Keys!
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