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
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.
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.
Shinedown’s Brent Smith Shares Video ‘Freaking Out’ While Meeting Carrie Underwood
We are also here for a collaboration.
Metallica Fans Share Their Experiences Meeting Members of the Band
They met their heroes.
What Is Soundgarden’s ‘Spoonman’ Really About?
From their massive album 'Superunknown.'
Foo Fighters Announce 2024 U.S. Stadium Tour Dates
There are more to come, too.
Tool’s ‘Ænima': 10 Facts Superfans Probably Already Know
Let's be real, here.
Why John 5 Found Recording New Music With Motley Crue So ‘Incredible’
He said the songs are heavy.
Brian ‘Head’ Welch Says New Korn Music Is Coming Next Year
He also hinted 30th anniversary celebrations for their debut.
Slash’s Girlfriend Shuts Down ‘Conspiracy’ Theories About Guns N’ Roses’ Canceled St. Louis Show
She posted a statement on her Instagram story.
Tour Manager Shares Video Describing Experience at ‘Unsafe’ Blue Ridge Rock Festival
The band he worked with actually got to perform, too.
Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament Prefers When Musicians Don’t Act Like a Certain Rockstar Onstage
He likes a certain stage presence.