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
15 Rockers That Are Huge Fans of Pop Stars
Despite playing rock and metal music, these musicians admit they're fans of certain pop stars and songs, and aren't ashamed of it.
‘I Don’t Want Pity’ – Tim Lambesis’ First Interview Since Split With Former As I Lay Dying Members
Tim Lambesis has given his first interview since four of his former As I Lay Dying bandmates quit the group back in October.
Exodus Split With Steve ‘Zetro’ Souza + Announce New Singer – See Statement
Exodus shared in a statement that they have split with singer Steve Souza, and former vocalist Rob Dukes has rejoined the band.
Slipknot’s Clown Names the One Resolution He Has for 2025
Slipknot's Clown says that his main resolution for 2025 is to stop complaining because he realized his expectations will never be met.
Ex-Mushroomhead Vocalist Jeffrey Nothing Reveals Cancer Diagnosis – ‘I Really Wanted to Keep This to Myself’
Former Mushroomhead vocalist Jeffrey Nothing revealed he's been diagnosed with cancer, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help with the medical costs.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Issues Warning Ahead of Upcoming Book Tour
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe shared a warning that his upcoming book tour will not be appropriate for children because of the subject matter.
The Metallica Cover With the Most Iconic Lineup of Guest Musicians
Metallica's cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Tuesday's Gone' features an iconic lineup of guest musicians including Gary Rossington, Jerry Cantrell and more.
Nikki Glaser Made a System of a Down Joke at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Daron Malakian Responds
Comedian Nikki Glaser made a joke about System of a Down when introducing Glenn Close during the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The Most Streamed New Rock/Metal Album of 2024 on Spotify (But There’s a Catch)
The most-streamed new album of 2024 on Spotify was Falling in Reverse's 'Popular Monster,' though most of the songs were released long before the album was.
Death Metal Drummer Joshua ‘Nassaru’ Ward Killed in Drunk Driving Accident on New Year’s Eve
Voraath drummer and vocalist Joshua Nassaru Ward was killed in a drunk driving accident in South Carolina on New Year's Eve.