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
Mick Jagger Gets Wild Dancing to Song Named After Him at Bar
The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger shared a video of himself dancing to the song 'Moves Like Jagger' at a bar on Instagram.
Mastodon Play ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
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Classic Anthrax Member Dan Lilker Returning After 40 Years for Limited Tour Dates
Founding Anthrax member Dan Lilker will return to the band for a limited batch of shows as Frank Bello cannot make the tour.
7-Eleven’s New Drink Announcement Proves Nu-Metal Has Taken Over
7-Eleven has announced a hot dog-flavored sparkling water that comes in a can, as part of a collaboration with Miracle Seltzer.
Skid Row Split With Singer Erik Gronwall in New Statement, Modern Icon to Fill In
Skid Row have split with Erik Gronwall in a new statement, announcing their fill-in for four shows.
Nikki Sixx Says a Motley Crue Tour With Guns N’ Roses Was on the Table But Didn’t Work Out
Nikki Sixx says that a Motley Crue tour with Guns N' Roses was on the table, but it didn't work out for the time being.
Danny Carey Says Tool’s Best Sounding Songs Are on ‘Ænima’
Drummer Danny Carey picked 'Stinkfist' and 'Eulogy' from 'Ænima' as the two best-sounding Tool songs in a new interview.
Metalcore Reddit Users Name Bands That Got WAY Bigger Than They Expected
Metalcore fans on Reddit discussed the bands that got bigger than they would have expected 10 years ago, naming Motionless in White and some others.
Dimebag Darrell’s Wildest Interview Moments
See a compilation video of some of Dimebag Darrell's most wildest interview moments from when he was in Pantera and Damageplan.
One of Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA’s Favorite Albums Is by a Rock Artist
Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA picked an Arctic Monkeys album as one of the records he can't live without, and has named other rock albums he likes in the past.