Total Guitar December 1999 Issue 64 Nu Metal Korn Limp Bizkit RATM (1499)

Original Total Guitar magazine, Issue 64, December 1999, focused heavily on the late-1990s nu metal scene and guitar tuition.

The cover feature is “Nu Metal – The New Stars of US Metal”, specifically highlighting Rage Against The Machine, Korn and Limp Bizkit, with the magazine promising lessons based around their guitar riffs.

The cover also references:

• Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine
• Iggy Pop
• John Renbourn
• Billy Duffy / Coloursound
• Epiphone G400 Custom
• Thin Lizzy
• Faith No More
• The Offspring
• The Stooges
• John Renbourn
• The A-Team theme

Inside the Magazine

The contents page confirms a strong mix of artist features, tuition, equipment reviews and tablature.

Notable editorial features include:

• Nu Metal cover feature covering the modern heavy guitar sound of the era
• Tom Morello interview discussing the future of guitar music and the wider nu metal scene
• Chris Cornell feature following the end of Soundgarden
• Iggy Pop feature
• Bluffer’s Guide to Tapping
• Album reviews including contemporary rock releases
• Guitar tuition and technique sections
• Gear testing and reviews

Guitar Tuition / Songs

The issue contains lessons and playing material including:

• Thin Lizzy – Don’t Believe A Word
• Korn – Freak On A Leash
• Limp Bizkit – Nookie
• Faith No More – We Care A Lot
• The Offspring – Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)
• The Stooges – I Wanna Be Your Dog
• John Renbourn – Judy
• The A-Team Theme

The contents also show technique sections covering:

• Classic rock playing
• 1950s-style rock ’n’ roll
• Acoustic fingerstyle
• Blues guitar
• Tapping
• Nu metal riffing

Gear Coverage

Visible gear-related content includes:

• Epiphone SG G400 Custom
• Carvin Nomad 112 Combo
• Rocktron Taboo Artist
• Ovation Balladeer
• General new gear coverage and reviews

Condition

Pre-owned vintage magazine with visible age-related wear.

From the images:

• Front cover remains bright and presentable
• Light surface rubbing and handling marks are visible
• Minor scratching/scuffing is present across the darker cover areas
• Some edge and corner wear is visible
• Lower corners show mild rubbing
• Spine appears intact
• Internal pages shown are clean, readable and firmly bound
• Some mild page-edge ageing/toning is visible
• No major tears are visible in the supplied images
• No obvious writing or annotations are visible

Overall, the magazine appears in good used collectible condition for its age, with normal cosmetic handling wear rather than major damage.

Issue Details

Magazine: Total Guitar
Issue: 64
Full Date: December 1999
Publisher: Future Publishing
Cover Feature: Nu Metal
Main Artists: Rage Against The Machine, Korn, Limp Bizkit, Tom Morello, Chris Cornell, Iggy Pop, Thin Lizzy, Faith No More, The Offspring, The Stooges
Genre: Rock / Metal / Nu Metal / Guitar Tuition
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned
SKU: 1499