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
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.
See Brilliant Photos From the First Two Nights of Metallica’s ’72 Seasons’ Tour
This is what's in store.
Study Reveals the Rock + Metal Bands That Make People Feel Most Confident
Add these bands to your playlist.
New Senate Bill Would Require Ticket Vendors to Show All Ticket Fees Upfront
No more hidden fees?
Nikki Sixx Says Mick Mars Is ‘A Little Bit Confused’ + ‘Being Misled’ Amid Lawsuit
Sixx explained his perspective.
Maynard James Keenan Picks Best Song to Introduce People to A Perfect Circle
It's not an expected one.
‘Living Dead Girl’ Arrives to Prom in Hearse + Coffin, Date Looks (Understandably) Stoked
They better have won prom king and queen.
12 Drummers Who Could Fill in for Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins on Tour
We'll find out soon.
Nikki Sixx Confirms Motley Crue Are Writing New Music, Shares Photo From Studio
Well, that makes things... more confusing.
Poll: Which ‘Big 4′ Thrash Band Is the Best? – Vote Now
The ultimate question.
Foo Fighters Announce Six More 2023 U.S. Headlining Shows
Their itinerary keeps growing.
What James Hetfield Really Wanted Metallica’s New Album Title to Be But Was Outvoted
He had a 'vision' for the whole album.
Mick Mars Blasts Motley Crue – ‘I Carried Those Bastards for Years’
He did an interview a few hours after filing the lawsuit.
Mick Mars Sues Motley Crue, Says He Was ‘Unilaterally’ Removed From Band + ‘Gaslighted’
He retired from touring in October.
Nikki Sixx + John 5 Have Been ‘Writing Random Riffs,’ Could Motley Crue Release New Music?
The last new material they put out was for 'The Dirt.'
Thousands of Scalped Cure Tickets Canceled, Tickets Will Be Resold + Fees Will Go to Charity
Robert Smith really wasn't messing around.
Poll: What’s the Best Staind Album? – Vote Now
'It's been awhile' since they've released a new one.
Nikki Sixx Reveals He Plays Bass on New Dolly Parton Song
He's apparently one of the guest performers.