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
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.
Kiko Loureiro Pulls Out of Megadeth Tour, Fill-In Guitarist Announced
They posted a statement.
Metallica Have Their Own Guitar-Shaped Ice Cream Now
They teamed up with a company for charity.
The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the ’90s
Which were somehow around three decades ago.
Metallica Fans Offered ‘Snake Pit’ Passes at Show, Have Hilarious Reactions
What would you have done?
Who Was the First Band Known for Using Backing Tracks Live?
They're not a new concept by any means.
Former Whitesnake Guitarist Bernie Marsden Has Died at 72
He co-wrote some of their biggest songs.
Psychostick’s Drowning Pool Parody ‘Numbers’ Goes Viral on TikTok
It's for kids, but you'll laugh too.