Lauryn is the youngest full-time writer on the Loudwire staff, and somehow has the oldest taste in music. She'll chew your ear off about rockers from Jim Morrison to Chris Cornell, but especially loves geeking out about Guns N' Roses. Her writing journey began as a freelancer for Alternative Nation, which eventually led her to Loudwire, where she not only writes news stories, but hosts and produces video content (see our '30 Years of Grunge' series on YouTube), creates and hosts short-form videos for our social media channels and hosts a weekly segment on our Loudwire Weekends radio show called 'The GOAT,' which airs every Sunday at 11PM. You can follow Lauryn on Twitter (@laurynschaffs) and Instagram (@laurynschaffner).
Lauryn Schaffner
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Launches His Own Official Website
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has launched his own official website, and some fans online have speculated about what it means.
The 12 Songs Alice In Chains Never Played Live With Layne Staley
There are only 12 songs Alice In Chains never played live with original singer Layne Staley, and there are 24 songs the band never played live at all.
Nu-Metal: Tales From a Scene
Check out a compilation video of all the nu-metal musicians we've had featured in our series 'Wikipedia: Fact or Faction.'
The Last Song Performed by Rockers Who Died Too Soon
The last songs ever performed live by rock and metal musicians who died young, from Nirvana's Kurt Cobain to Pantera's Dimebag Darrell and beyond.
L.A. Guns Singer Phil Lewis Reportedly Wanted by Police After Fan Phone Incident
L.A. Guns singer Phil Lewis is wanted by police in Nashville, Tenn. after allegedly damaging a fan's cell phone during a show.
Metalheads Debate Whether It’s Wrong to Buy Unofficial Band Merch
Bootlegs are everywhere.
22 Makeup Trends That Define the History of Rock + Metal
Makeup has been around since the beginning.
Rock + Metal Album Covers That Had to Be Changed Due to Controversy
These bands had to change their album covers because they were too controversial.
Former Mr. Bungle Member Theo Lengyel Arrested for Murder of His Girlfriend Alyx Herrmann
She was reported missing in mid December.
Pantera Fans Share Their Experiences Meeting Members of the Band
They met their heroes.
Chris Poland Admits He Didn’t Listen to Megadeth’s ‘Peace Sells’ for Years Because of Metallica
It clearly wasn't his pride and joy.
Stone Sour’s Josh Rand Opens Up on ‘Downward Spiral’ He Suffered After Getting Sober
He shared an update on his health.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Names His 13 Favorite Guitarists
And why he thinks they're great.
How Did Layne Staley Become the Singer of Alice in Chains?
One of the greatest.
15 Rockers Who’ve Appeared in Horror Films
It's spooky time.
Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens Slams Vocalists Who Change How They Sing Songs Live
He thinks they should be sang the way they were recorded.
Lars Ulrich Reacts to Seeing AC/DC’s First Show in Seven Years
He witnessed their comeback.