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The May 2015 issue of Guitar World magazine features none other than female guitar bad-ass Joan Jett on the cover. According to our records, this makes for the fourth time the magazine features a woman on its cover in its almost 35-year...

We recently caught wind of a video featuring legendary studio bassist Carol Kaye discussing and demoing some of her most famous bass licks. While you may not recognize her name, you'll definitely recognize her contributions to music. With more than 10,000...

The votes from judges at Zildjian, and Hit Like a Girl's week three pro judge Debbie Knox-Hewson are in, and the winners are an international group of Europeans and North Americans from Germany, Poland, the U.K., and the United...

The 8th Annual Toast to Urban Entertainment Executives Honoring Women returns with a new round of incredible women making strides in the urban entertainment and media atmosphere. This event acknowledges the contributions made to Urban Entertainment by outstanding industry...

Earlier this year, the WiMN had the opportunity to visit the Taylor Guitars factory in El Cajon, Calif. Our experience there was nothing short of awesome. The facility offers free, guided tours to the public that kick off at TaylorWare store,...

By Gabriella Steffenberg The hard rock group fronted by force Lzzy Hale is continuing to break records the month before their highly anticipated third album, Into the Wild Life, is released on April 14. Their new single “Apocalyptic” hit #1 on...

10-year-old Lucy Gowen from the U.K. has absolutely captivated us with her killer electric guitar skills. She's a great guitarist, and confidently displays her chops with an occasional smile and glance at the camera. Watch her rendition of "Red House" by Jimi Hendrix...

Alabama Shakes recently premiered "Don't Wanna Fight," a single off their upcoming album Sound & Color, available April 21 in North America and April 20 everywhere else. “Don’t Wanna Fight” can be streamed at the band's official website www.alabamashakes.com, and you can pre-order the...

Acoustic guitar phenom Kaki King offered up a lesson of her tune "Trying to Speak Parts 1 & 2" on Guitar World's Acoustic Nation. King breaks down what appears to be an extremely complex and high-speed song, and says "it's actually pretty easy...

Bassist Nik West recently dropped the musical video for "My Relationship," a track off her latest EP Say Somethin'. The video features 2013 She Rocks Award recipient and co-host of the 2015 She Rocks Awards, Orianthi. Watch below: