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
Guns N’ Roses’ Duff McKagan Names His 7 Favorite Bassists of All Time
They inspired his sound.
Photos of Rock Stars Wearing Their Own Band’s Merch
You know, in case they forgot what band they're in.
Sick New World Reveals Full 2024 Lineup – Slipknot, System of a Down, A Perfect Circle + More
The lineup is, ahem, sick.
23 Rock + Metal Icons You Can Easily Be for Halloween
You really just need a lot of black.
These 40 Smiling Rock Stars Will Make Your Day
Just spreading the good vibes.
Guns N’ Roses Switch Phoenix Show to New Venue After Baseball Playoff Interference
It was originally postponed, but will now be held on the same date.
Rock + Metal Singers That Weren’t Actually Supposed to Be Singers
Imagine things had been different?
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.
Photos: How Woodstock ’99 Progressed Into Absolute Chaos
The most infamous festival of all time.
Axl Rose Adjusts Voice During Show Due to Illness, Guns N’ Roses Cancel Upcoming Performance
They were medically advised not to perform tonight.
Slash Doesn’t Mind Being Recognized as ‘That Guy From’ Guns N’ Roses
He still considers GN'R his main gig despite his solo career.