Lauryn is the youngest writer on the Loudwire staff, and has the oldest taste in music. She'll chew your ear off about rockers ranging from Jim Morrison to Chris Cornell, and don't even get her started on Guns N' Roses. Her writing journey began as a freelancer for Alternative Nation, which eventually led her to Loudwire, where she prides herself on being an old soul.
Lauryn Schaffner
How Tommy Lee Inspired Axl Rose to Write ‘November Rain’
It was written before 'Appetite' came out.
Lisa Marie Presley Apparently Wanted Axl Rose to Play ‘November Rain’ at Her Memorial Service
It was supposedly one of her favorite songs.
11 Bands That Are Leading the Classic Rock Revival
They take what sounds old and make it new again.
Alice Cooper Calls Jeff Beck Greatest Guitarist of All Time, Recalls Opening for Yardbirds When He Was 16
He's been calling him the greatest for years.
You Can Rent Ace Frehley’s Scenic Former House on Airbnb Now – 7 Bathrooms!
Get a taste of the rock star life for your next trip.
Poll: What’s the Best Black Sabbath Album? – Vote Now
There are many different eras of the band.
31 Rock + Metal Bands With More Than One Singer
The only thing better than a good singer, is two.
Why Hardy Thinks There’s a Crossover Between Rock + Country
Why fans of both genres often appreciate the other.
See Newly-Surfaced Footage From One of Layne Staley’s Final Performances
It's a previously unseen video.
Tony Iommi Says Tony Martin-Era Black Sabbath Albums Will Be Reissued in 2023
They're hard to find on vinyl now.