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
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.
Photos – How Woodstock ’99 Progressed Into Absolute Chaos
The most infamous festival of all time?
Rockers Who’ve Been Sober for 10 Years or More
See a list of rock stars who've been sober for 10 years or more, including Slash, Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and others.
Slayer Officially Reunite, Announce First Shows
Slayer have officially reunited and announced their first shows of 2024, which will mark their return to the stage after calling it quits in 2019.
Rock + Metal Artists Who Released New Albums in 1994 + 2024
See a group of rock and metal artists that released new albums in 1994 and 2024, or are planning to release a new album in 2024.
Billie Eilish’s Ex-Boyfriend Has a Hardcore Band Now + People Are REALLY Into It
People are really digging it.
Someone Actually Got a ‘What the F–k Is Up, Denny’s?!’ Tattoo + It’s Great
That's some commitment.
21 Active Bands That Haven’t Released an Album in Five Years
That's at least half a decade.
Hear Soundgarden’s ‘Fell on Black Days’ Played in the Style of Alice In Chains
Two of the Seattle greats.
Watch Megadeth Hunt for Ghosts in Historic Prison
They appeared on 'Paranormal Prison.'
How Spiritbox Became Metal’s Most Promising Band (Interview)
They didn't just come out of nowhere.
Artists Who Released Two Albums on the Same Date
Double celebrations.