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
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.
Motley Crue’s Tommy Lee Brings Wife Brittany Furlan Onstage to Flash Crowd
Nudity is Lee's specialty.
The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the 1970s
A decade of decadence.
Lars Ulrich Describes What Makes a Good Opening Song for Concerts
Is there a method to the madness?
How Did Guns N’ Roses Come Up With Their Band Name?
For those who don't already know.
Motley Crue’s Vince Neil Names His Five Favorite Albums of All Time
What he'd listen to on a desert island.
Scott Ian Gives Update on the Status of Anthrax’s New Album
It's coming along.
See Brilliant Photos From Guns N’ Roses’ 2023 North American Tour Kickoff
The show took place in Canada.
Adam Jones Says Tool Might ‘Dig a Couple Oldies Out’ for Upcoming Tour
Fans can apparently expect some surprises during this run.
What’s Really Considered Classic Rock?
Is it an era or a sound?
Why Kirk Hammett Thinks Metallica’s First Two Albums Were Special
Before their career took off.
Carrie Underwood Gives Nod to Axl Rose Before Opening for Guns N’ Roses
Did anyone else catch it?
Tool’s Adam Jones Welcomes Baby Girl With Wife Korin Faught
Congratulations!
Marty Friedman Makes Surprise Appearance With Megadeth for 4 Songs During Wacken Open Air Festival
It's their second reunion this year.
Tool Fan Admits They May Have Ruined Their Own Wedding Day Over a Tool Concert
'Til Maynard do us part.
These Are the 20 Songs Metallica Have Never Played Live
And they have a lot to begin with.
Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine Shares the Key to Writing a Successful Thrash Song
He has a word of advice for future generations.