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
At Least One Musician Doesn’t Mind His Band Being Called Nu-Metal
It's only one of the most hated terms in heavy music.
Chad Gray Reveals How Mudvayne Enhance Their Live Sound Without Backing Tracks
They found a way around using backing tracks.
Brian ‘Head’ Welch Says New Korn Music Is Coming Next Year
He also hinted 30th anniversary celebrations for their debut.
Beartooth Fans React to New Song ‘The Better Me’ Featuring Country Rocker Hardy
It's the first time Beartooth featured another artist on a song.
Slash’s Girlfriend Shuts Down ‘Conspiracy’ Theories About Guns N’ Roses’ Canceled St. Louis Show
She posted a statement on her Instagram story.
A Massive Pop Star Appears on The Rolling Stones’ New Album ‘Hackney Diamonds’
Sounds like a cool collaboration.
Tour Manager Shares Video Describing Experience at ‘Unsafe’ Blue Ridge Rock Festival
The band he worked with actually got to perform, too.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Names Singer He Thinks Was One of the Greatest of All Time
He also gives an update on new Pearl Jam.
Jacoby Shaddix Recalls Aerosmith’s Reaction to Papa Roach’s Cover of ‘Sweet Emotion’
They performed 'Sweet Emotion.'