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
Max Cavalera Thinks Sepultura’s ‘Roots’ Was Labeled Nu-Metal Because It Was Popular
More nu-metal denial.
Korn Fan Scats ‘Twist’ During High School Karaoke Performance
He channeled his inner Jonathan Davis.
New Fan Verification App Fave Requires Proof of Fandom to Access Concert Tickets + More
The future of fandom is looking bright.
Here’s Every Rock + Metal Song That’s Been in ‘Stranger Things’
All four seasons have had good soundtracks.
The Satanic Panic Is Trending Again, Twitter Reacts
What year is it?
A Band Named Silly Goose Raided Festival Parking Lot + Got Added to the Bill
Talk about persistence paying off.
Everything We Know About Slipknot’s ‘The End, So Far’… So Far
Here are all the deets you need to know.
What New Slipknot Single ‘The Dying Song (Time to Sing)’ Means to Corey Taylor
You always ask what Corey Taylor thinks, so...
Country Superstar Carrie Underwood Covers Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Mama, I’m Coming Home’
She called it one of her 'all-time favorite songs.'
Slipknot Drop ‘The Dying Song (Time to Sing),’ Announce Seventh Album
It's finally happening.