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 ‘Big 4′ Bands of Boomer, Gen X + Millennial Dad Rock
See which bands make up the "Big 4" of dad rock for three generations — Boomer, Gen X and millennial — and why they're our picks.
10 Rockers Who Quit Music + Pursued Other Careers
These rock and metal musicians used to play in relatively successful bands, but eventually quit music and pursued other career paths.
16 Musicians Who’ve Served in the US Military
See rock and metal musicians who've served in the U.S. Military, including Maynard James Keenan, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit and more.
Download Festival Reveals 2025 Lineup
Download Festival has revealed that Green Day, Korn and Sleep Token will headline the 2025 installment of the event and announced many of the performing acts.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Names His Favorite Songs to Play Live
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready said some of his favorite songs to play are from the band's first album 'Ten' and most recent album 'Dark Matter.'
Bret Michaels Names the Greatest Rock Band of All Time
Poison vocalist Bret Michaels discussed his favorite rock bands and named the greatest of all time during a special on AXS TV with Sammy Hagar.
The 12 Heaviest Bands Who Have Won a Grammy Award
See a list of the heaviest bands that have won Grammys, not just the bands who have won in the Best Metal Performance category.
Metallica Fans Share Their Biggest Hot Takes on the Band on Reddit
Metallica fans are having a discussion and sharing their biggest hot takes about the band on Reddit, from 'St. Anger' to 'Death Magnetic' and more.
Artists Who Shaded the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame During Induction Ceremony
Sammy Hagar, Cher and Dionne Warwick all threw shade at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame during the Induction Ceremony on Oct. 19.
Metallica Reschedule Australia + New Zealand Tour Postponed From 2019
Metallica have rescheduled the dates for their tour of Australia and New Zealand, which was originally postponed from 2019.