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 16-Song Setlist From Paul Gray’s Final Show With Slipknot
Slipknot played their last show with original bassist Paul Gray on Oct. 31, 2009 and performed a total of 16 songs during the night.
Shawn ‘Clown’ Crahan Names Slipknot Songs That Remind Him of Paul Gray + Joey Jordison
Shawn 'Clown' Crahan told Vulture which Slipknot songs remind him of his late bandmates Paul Gray and Joey Jordison the most.
Billy Corgan Says He Can ‘Play Circles Around’ Some Guitarists Who Get More Recognition
The Smashing Pumpkins' Billy Corgan criticized guitar lists for either not including him or ranking him under someone he can 'play circles around.'
Metallica Fans Share Their Biggest Hot Takes on the Band on Reddit
Metallica fans are having a discussion and sharing their biggest hot takes about the band on Reddit, from 'St. Anger' to 'Death Magnetic' and more.
Sanguisugabogg Fan Responds to Criticism After Going Viral for Dancing in Wall of Death
A Sanguisugabogg fan has responded to criticism after a video of her dancing in a wall of death went viral on social media.
Full When We Were Young 2025 Lineup Revealed
The full lineup for the 2025 When We Were Young festival in Las Vegas has been revealed, and will mark the return of Panic! At the Disco.
Slipknot Reveal New ‘Ritual S’ Logo on Merch + Fans Hate It
Slipknot have revealed a new, limited edition merch collection that features a new 'S' logo called the 'Ritual S,' and fans do not like it.
What You May Not Have Noticed About Ghost’s 2025 World Tour Announcement
Ghost have implemented a no phone policy for their 2025 world tour, stating that fans will be able to place their devices in Yondr pouches.
Band Stops Show Early After Sound Engineer Allegedly Attacked Singer’s Wife + Fest Promoter
The Bunny the Bear stopped their show at the Hell Over Midway festival after the sound engineer allegedly attacked the singer's wife and band promoter.
Faith No More Keyboardist Says Band Is ‘Kind of on Semi Permanent Hiatus’
Faith No More keyboardist Roddy Bottum wrote that the band is 'kind of on semi permanent hiatus' in a post online about his upcoming memoir.
As I Lay Dying Make First Comment About Everything Going On
As I Lay Dying have made their first comment since the departures of multiple members and rumors that have spread regarding Tim Lambesis and his wife.
The Setlist for Guns N’ Roses’ First Show Without Slash + Duff McKagan
See the setlist and details for Guns N' Roses' first show following the departures of Slash and Duff McKagan on Jan. 1, 2001.