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 40 Most Played Songs on Rock Radio in 2023
These songs made the biggest splash on radio this year.
Why Is Rock Music Called ‘Rock’?
Where did the name come from?
Drive-Thru Employee Mistakes Ivan Moody for Disturbed’s David Draiman, Video Goes Viral
It was an honest mistake.
Guns N’ Roses Debut Moody New Song ‘The General’ Live – Watch
There's a really heavy part!
Teacher Put on Leave After Dressing as the Devil + Allegedly Saying ‘Hail Satan’ in Class
The teacher said it was meant to be a Halloween act.
Rockers’ Favorite Horror Movies + Where to Watch Them
Get the recs from the pros.
See How Rockers Dressed Up for Halloween
The most wonderful time of the year.
15 Rockers Who’ve Appeared in Horror Films
It's spooky time.
Who Are the 10 Outside Songwriters on Blink-182’s New Album ‘One More Time’?
They all have strong credits.
Why Is Ozzy Osbourne Called ‘The Prince of Darkness’?
Its origins are centuries old.
The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the 1970s – 1990s
Three decades of chaos and decadence.
Lars Ulrich Reacts to Seeing AC/DC’s First Show in Seven Years
He witnessed their comeback.