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 Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the ’80s
A decade laced with chaos and tragedy.
Psychostick’s Drowning Pool Parody ‘Numbers’ Goes Viral on TikTok
It's for kids, but you'll laugh too.
10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Slipknot’s ‘Iowa’
That aren't about how 'dark and heavy' it is.
Riot Fest Responds to Strange Item on Their Banned List
What the heck?
Where Did the Word ‘Grunge’ Come From?
Every label has its origin.
Pantera’s Rex Brown + Charlie Benante Pay Tribute to Dimebag Darrell on 18th Anniversary of His Death
Feel the Pantera love today.
Bad Omens Are Latest Band to Call Out Venues for Taking Cut of Merch Sales
Bands are getting tired of it.
Guns N’ Roses Unveil Special Edition ‘Use Your Illusion I + II’ Box Set
Put it next to your 'Locked N' Loaded' box.