Lauryn is the youngest writer on the Loudwire staff, and has the oldest taste in music. She'll chew your ear off about rockers ranging from Jim Morrison to Chris Cornell, and don't even get her started on Guns N' Roses. Her writing journey began as a freelancer for Alternative Nation, which eventually led her to Loudwire, where she prides herself on being an old soul.
Lauryn Schaffner
Photos: How Woodstock ’99 Progressed Into Absolute Chaos
The most infamous festival of all time.
Someone Made Slipknot’s Mick Thomson Fight Machine Gun Kelly in a Video Game
Some lighthearted video game violence.
The Most-Replayed Scenes From the 20 Most Popular Rock + Metal Music Videos
These are the scenes you keep watching over and over.
Pyro Tech Recalls What Caused James Hetfield’s 1992 Burn Accident
The infamous Montreal concert with Guns N' Roses.
Spotify Launches Its Own Concert Ticket-Selling Platform
They have a new Live Events page.
Griffin Taylor Didn’t Know if He Wanted to Pursue Music Before Vended
He had other jobs in mind.
You Can Box Zakk Wylde in New ‘Punchout’ Computer Game
Knock him out!
Slipknot Unveil Slow-Burning New Track ‘Yen’
Another number from 'The End, So Far.'
A Photo Timeline of Slipknot’s Turbulent Career
Because it wouldn't be the 'Knot without chaos.
Behemoth’s Nergal Names 21st Century Metallica Song That’s ‘One of Their Best Ever’
He appreciates their newer stuff just as much.