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).
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Metalhead Goes on First Date With a Swiftie + It All Goes Wrong
A metalhead shared a story on Reddit about his first date with a Taylor Swift fan, and explained how the night all went wrong.
Have You Ever Heard the Slipknot That Existed Before THE Slipknot?
There was a crossover thrash band called Slipknot that formed in New Haven, Connecticut before the Slipknot we know today formed in Des Moines, Iowa.
Freddie Mercury’s Most Iconic Interview Moments
Check out a video compilation of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's most iconic interview moments.
The Black Crowes Play First Show After Release of New Album ‘Happiness Bastards’ – Setlist, Video + Photos
The Black Crowes played their first show after the release of their new album 'Happiness Bastards,' hosted by Amazon Music, in Brooklyn, N.Y. on March 15.
Mike Tyson Trained at Maynard James Keenan’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has been training at Maynard James Keenan's Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Cottonwood, Arizona for his fight with Jake Paul.
Rockers Who’ve Been Sober for 10 Years or More
See a list of rock stars who've been sober for 10 years or more, including Slash, Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and others.
Metalcore Guitarists Play Their Favorite Riffs
We've compiled video clips of all the metalcore guitarists that have been featured on Gear Factor playing their favorite riffs.
Jay Weinberg Plays First Full Show Since Slipknot With Suicidal Tendencies
Jay Weinberg played his first gig with Suicidal Tendencies, which was his first full show since he was let go from Slipknot in November.
Anders Colsefni Re-Records All of Slipknot’s ‘Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat’ With New Band
Original Slipknot vocalist Anders Colsefni has dropped his reimagined version of the band's first release 'Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.'
Lenny Kravitz’s Daughter Zoe Kravitz Roasts Him Over See-Through Shirts
Lenny Kravitz was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and during her speech, his daughter Zoe Kravitz roasted him over his see-through shirts.
Metal Fans Name Huge Bands Who Changed for the Worse
Metal fans on Reddit have named the bands they love that changed their style for the worst, including Slipknot, Metallica and more.
Axl Rose Said He Was ‘So Nervous’ Before AC/DC Audition, According to Duff McKagan
Axl Rose said he was 'so nervous' before trying out for AC/DC in place of Brian Johnson back in 2016, according to Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan.