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 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.
A Photo Timeline of Foo Fighters’ Legendary Career
From the ashes of one band rose another.
Study Reveals the U.S. States With the Worst Concert Crowds
And what bad behaviors they engage in.
Neil Peart’s Response When He Was Asked to Play on a Godsmack Song
Sully Erna got a piece of advice out of it.
Foo Fighters Share Teaser Clip + Their Fans Are Freaking Out
We don't know what it means.
Mick Mars Blasts Motley Crue – ‘I Carried These Bastards for Years’
He did an interview a few hours after filing the lawsuit.
Motley Crue Issue Statement on Mick Mars’ ‘Unfortunate’ + ‘Off-Base’ Lawsuit
Mars filed the lawsuit earlier today.
Mick Mars Sues Motley Crue, Says He Was ‘Unilaterally’ Removed From Band + ‘Gaslighted’
He retired from touring in October.