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
Crown the Empire Part Ways With Drummer Brent Taddie
They've released a statement about the split.
Stryper’s Michael Sweet – Unlike Slayer, ‘We Practice What We Preach’
Their music reflects their actual beliefs.
See Betty White’s Metal Version of ‘Golden Girls’ Theme Song
She performed it during an episode of 'SNL.'
Bruce Dickinson Explains Why Iron Maiden Fans Are So Loyal
They have a truly dedicated fanbase.
How Lamb of God’s ‘The Duke’ Helped Save a Man With Leukemia
What a great end to 2021 for this guy.
Drowning Pool Guitarist Says Success of ‘Bodies’ Was ‘Unexpected’
It's still their most well-known song today.
See Robert Trujillo’s Son Tye Play With OTTTO for Metallica’s ‘San Francisco Takeover’
It was a weekend of Metallica festivities.
10 Things That Didn’t Suck About 2021
It was... a little better than 2020?
Parkway Drive, Knocked Loose, I Prevail + More to Play 2022 So What?! Festival
See the full lineup.
Slayer’s Kerry King Says Dave Mustaine’s Style Is What Shaped Metallica
Back when the thrash scene was first starting.