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
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.
Street Vendor in Indonesia Blasts Slipknot + Headbangs While Serving Food
That's what we call fine dining.
The California Men Missing After Attending Aftershock Festival Have Been Found
Well, that's a relief!
Before + After: 23 Rockers Who Had Both Long + Short (Or No) Hair
They have versatility.
Guns N’ Roses Switch Phoenix Show to New Venue After Baseball Playoff Interference
It was originally postponed, but will now be held on the same date.