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
Kerry King Picks His 5 Favorite Guitarists + Which of Them Is ‘Most Overlooked’
Kerry King named his five favorite guitarists of all time, and suggested that Judas Priest's Glenn Tipton is the 'most overlooked' of them all.
The ‘Big 4′ Bands of 2024
Creed, Linkin Park, Knocked Loose and Gojira make up our list of the Big 4 bands of 2024 due to what they accomplished in rock and metal this year.
Brant Bjork Didn’t Like Kyuss Being Called ‘The Next Metallica’
Brant Bjork, formerly of Kyuss, recalled their record label telling them they would be 'the next Metallica,' which wasn't what he wanted.
Attila Announce Two Replacements for Oceano on 2025 Tour Following Controversy
Attila announced that Butcher Babies and Ded will replace Oceano on their upcoming America's Rejects tour after singer Adam Warren quit the band.
The Rock + Metal Bands Touring in 2025 – Tour Guide
These are the rock and metal bands touring throughout 2025, who's opening, and how you can get tickets to see them in concert.
FTC Announces New Ban on Concert Ticket ‘Junk Fees’
The Federal Trade Commission has announced a new ban on 'junk fees' that are tacked onto event tickets and lodging reservations at checkout.
The Most Anticipated Rock + Metal Albums of 2025
The rock and metal albums we are most excited about that have been announced for a 2025 release, as well as the bands that are in the studio.
See the Rock + Metal Winners at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards
See which rock and metal artists won in different categories at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards, and which artists some of them lost to.
Billy Corgan Says Metallica’s ‘Fuel’ Reminds Him of a Smashing Pumpkins Song
Billy Corgan says that Metallica's 'Fuel' reminds him of Smashing Pumpkins' 'Tales of a Scorched Earth,' though he acknowledged he's ripped Metallica off too.
New Product Allows You to Go Potty Without Leaving the Pit at Shows
The Pit Diaper, a new product by Liquid Death and Depend, allows concertgoers to go to the bathroom without actually going to the bathroom.