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
Metallica’s ‘Black Album': 8 Facts Only Superfans Know
One of the most popular albums in the game.
Foo Fighters Fan Plays ‘Monkey Wrench’ With Band at Show, Nails It
She was invited onstage during the show.
Founding Slipknot Drummer Joey Jordison Dead at 46
Rest in peace.
Alex Lifeson Reveals Why Rush Didn’t Improvise During Shows Early On
Though they eventually switched it up.
Eric Clapton Says He Won’t Play Shows Where Vaccination is Required
He considers that 'discrimination.'
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Confirms Project With Duff McKagan After Photo Leak
They're working together on something.
Eddie Vedder Thought Pearl Jam ‘Were Going to Be Crushed’ By Fame Following ‘Ten’
The Seattle explosion almost broke them.
Metallica Announce New ‘Black Album’-Enhanced Batch of BLACKENED Whiskey
It's a new limited edition batch.
Metallica Suing Insurer for Damages From Postponed 2020 Tour
It was set to take place just after the lockdown.
There Are Only Four Songs Guns N’ Roses Haven’t Played Live
They've almost played 'em all.
‘Appetite for Destruction’ Engineer Recalls Slash’s ‘Funny’ Habit While Soloing
It's something that would happen in the studio.
Metallica Post Cryptic ‘Black Album 2021′ Teaser on Social Media
What could it be?