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
10 Unhinged Axl Rose Moments
In this week's Loud List video compilation, we present 10 unhinged Axl Rose moments, where the Guns N' Roses frontman was at his wildest.
Crossfade Announce Comeback With First Two Shows Since 2012
Crossfade have announced their comeback as well as two 2025 festival performances, which will be their first since 2012.
A LOT of Rock + Metal Artists Made ‘Rolling Stone’ ‘Most Disappointing Albums’ List
The majority of Rolling Stone's 50 Most Disappointing Albums list consists of rock and metal artists, including Black Sabbath, AC/DC, Guns N' Roses and more.
John 5 Reveals He Hasn’t Spoken to Rob Zombie Since He Left to Join Motley Crue
John 5 revealed in a new interview that he hasn't spoken to Rob Zombie since he told him he was leaving to join Motley Crue in late 2022.
A German Company Trademarked ‘Blegh’ + Now Other Metal Brands Are Retaliating
A company called Blegh.de trademarked the term 'blegh,' and now other metal clothing brands are retaliating against it since their merch is being affected.
Why Jerry Cantrell Thinks Musicians Should Feel ‘Unsafe’ When Creating — Exclusive Interview
In an exclusive interview with Loudwire, Jerry Cantrell talked about feeling 'unsafe' during the making of his new album 'I Want Blood.'
Serj Tankian Tries Nonsense Food From System of a Down Lyrics
During an episode of 'Last Meals,' Serj Tankian finally got to eat banana terracotta pie, which is referenced in System of a Down's 'Vicinity of Obscenity.'
All Touring Members of Death Metal Group Torture Quit Right Before Tour
All of the touring members of the death metal group Torture quit just before the start of their tour with Undeath, forcing them to drop off the run.
Mexican Coke Dropped From Fentanyl Tour After Singer Reportedly Used Slurs + Assaulted Crowd
Mexican Coke were dropped from Fentanyl's tour after the singer reportedly used homophobic and racial slurs and assaulted the crowd during a show.
The Members of Metallica Named Their Favorite Albums in 1998
James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted of Metallica told a magazine their favorite albums back in the late '90s.
Fan Dies After Sustaining Injuries at Riot Fest – Festival Issues Statement
A man named Stephen Shult died this week after sustaining injuries at Chicago's Riot Fest, and the festival has shared a statement.
Two Child Actors From ‘School of Rock’ Are Now Engaged
Two actors from 'School of Rock,' Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli, are now engaged over 21 years after the film's release.