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
The Real Names of Over 50 Rock + Metal Icons
See the real names of over 50 iconic rock and metal musicians, including Slash, Steven Tyler, Chris Cornell, Alice Cooper and more.
Foo Fighters Play 2000s Deep Cut Live for the First Time Ever
And another for the first time since 2018.
Billie Joe Armstrong Explains Why Green Day Stepped Away From Political Songwriting
And why they've returned to it.
Why Is Rock Music Called ‘Rock’?
Where did the name come from?
Guns N’ Roses Debut Moody New Song ‘The General’ Live – Watch
There's a really heavy part!
20 Rockers Who’ve Appeared in Horror Films
Here are some rock stars who have either starred or had cameo roles in horror movies, including Jonathan Davis, Ozzy Osbourne and more.
Foo Fighters, Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson + More to Play Hellfest 2024
Find out how to get passes.
Photos of Rock Stars Wearing Their Own Band’s Merch
You know, in case they forgot what band they're in.
Roger Waters Allegedly Tells Crowd to ‘F–k Off’ During Show, Fans Walk Out
It was his first performance of his reimagined 'The Dark Side of the Moon.'