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
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They're back!
20 Active Bands That Haven’t Released an Album in 5 Years
That's at least half a decade.
Guns N’ Roses Play ‘Appetite’ + ‘Use Your Illusion’ Deep Cuts for First Time in Over 30 Years
And even one from 'The Spaghetti Incident?'.
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Just spreading the good vibes.
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Their second performance of 2023 was at Boston Calling.
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It's an outfit from the film he's been wearing onstage for years.
Rockers Who Collaborated With Tina Turner
She wasn't called The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for nothing.
Chad Kroeger Says the Hate for Nickelback Has Been ‘Softening’
All jokes get old after a while.
Metallica Respond to Fan on TikTok, Remind Us How Much They Dislike ‘Escape’
Don't expect to hear this one on tour.
The Real Names of Over 50 Rock + Metal Icons
You know 'em by their stage names.
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It even had The Prince of Darkness on the edge of his seat.
We Asked AI Why Iron Maiden + Soundgarden Aren’t in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
And why they deserve to be.
Guns N’ Roses’ Richard Fortus Addresses Whether Setlist Will Change for Upcoming Tour
Their tour kicks off next month.
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This is what's in store.
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Add these bands to your playlist.
New Senate Bill Would Require Ticket Vendors to Show All Ticket Fees Upfront
No more hidden fees?