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
We Just Woke Up + Saw Tommy Lee Naked on Instagram AGAIN
Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee was once again naked on Instagram, this time pulling his pants down and dancing on a DJ booth.
Chester Bennington’s Mom Says She Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Linkin Park Over Reunion
Chester Bennington's mom, Susan, feels betrayed by Linkin Park because they hired Emily Armstrong and reunited without telling her.
Study Reveals the Top Three Metal Bands on Mental Health Playlists
A study by Tebra shows which rock and metal bands appear most often on mental health playlists and the benefits of music on mood.
Metallica Announce 2025 North American Tour Dates
Metallica have announced an additional North American leg of their M72 World Tour for 2025, where they play two shows in every city.
Alice In Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Picks His Six Favorite Guitar Soloists
During a conversation with Rick Beato, Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell picked his six favorite guitar soloists, including Eddie Van Halen and others.
The First Artist James Hetfield Took His Daughters to See in Concert (And They Fell Asleep)
The first artist James Hetfield took his daughters Marcella and Cali to see was Hannah Montana in the 2000s, and they fell asleep during it.
Dave Grohl Infidelity Exposes the Toxicity of Parasocial Relationships + Expectations of Rock Stars
How Dave Grohl's infidelity has exposed the toxic side of parasocial relationships and fans' unrealistic expectations of rock stars.
Jane’s Addiction Cancel 2024 Tour, Announce Hiatus in New Statements
Jane's Addiction shared two new statements announcing the cancellation of their 2024 tour dates and a hiatus due to Perry Farrell's mental health.
A Perfect Circle, Primus + Puscifer Announce 2025 North American Tour Dates
A Perfect Circle, Puscifer and Primus are going back out on their collaborative 'Sessanta' tour through North America in the spring of 2025.
How Does Chester Bennington’s Widow Feel About Linkin Park’s Comeback With New Singer?
Chester Bennington's widow, Talinda Bennington, subtly expressed support for Linkin Park after they revealed their comeback with Emily Armstrong.