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
Linkin Park Debut Animated ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ Video With ‘League of Legends’
Linkin Park shared an animated video for the studio version of their second track with Emily Armstrong, 'Heavy Is the Crown.'
10 Unforgettable Angus Young Moments
In this week's Loud List video compilation, we present the 10 most unforgettable Angus Young moments to celebrate the career of the AC/DC guitarist.
Metallica Fans Debate Band’s Saddest Song on Reddit
Metallica fans on Reddit are having a debate about which of the band's songs are the saddest, including 'One,' 'Fade to Black' and others.
Jane’s Addiction’s Perry Farrell to See Multiple Medical Specialists Following Onstage Outburst + Vocal Struggles
Jane's Addiction vocalist Perry Farrell is going to see an ENT doctor and a neurologist following his onstage outburst where he punched Dave Navarro.
Founding Corrosion of Conformity Bassist Mike Dean Issues Statement on Departure From Band
Founding Corrosion of Conformity bassist and vocalist Mike Dean has shared a statement announcing his departure from the band.
Six Pop Singers Who’ve Released ‘Rock’ Albums
Learn about some pop singers who've released rock-centric albums, including Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Halsey and a few others.
We Just Woke Up + Saw Tommy Lee Naked on Instagram AGAIN
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was once again naked on Instagram, this time pulling his pants down and dancing on a DJ booth.
Chester Bennington’s Mom Says She Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Linkin Park Over Reunion
Chester Bennington's mom, Susan, feels betrayed by Linkin Park because they hired Emily Armstrong and reunited without telling her.
Study Reveals the Top Three Metal Bands on Mental Health Playlists
A study by Tebra shows which rock and metal bands appear most often on mental health playlists and the benefits of music on mood.
Metallica Announce 2025 North American Tour Dates
Metallica have announced an additional North American leg of their M72 World Tour for 2025, where they play two shows in every city.
Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Picks His Six Favorite Guitar Soloists
During a conversation with Rick Beato, Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell picked his six favorite guitar soloists, including Eddie Van Halen and others.
The First Artist James Hetfield Took His Daughters to See in Concert (And They Fell Asleep)
The first artist James Hetfield took his daughters Marcella and Cali to see was Hannah Montana in the 2000s, and they fell asleep during it.