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
There Are Only Four Songs Guns N’ Roses Haven’t Played Live
They've almost played 'em all.
We Asked an AI Chatbot Why 20 Classic Albums Are So Great – Here’s What It Said
Think you can do better?
The Biggest Rock + Metal Moments of 1983
The start of thrash, metal topped the charts and more.
What Is Guns N’ Roses’ ‘November Rain’ Video REALLY About?
We compare the video to the story it was based on.
NASCAR Team Partners With Guns N’ Roses for Daytona 500 Car
Take it to the end of the line!
45 Years Ago: Van Halen Erupt With Their Self-Titled Debut Album
And it would change rock forever.
Why Does Steve Albini Hate Steely Dan?
He didn't hold back.
Mick Mars Isn’t Retired From Music, Working on ‘Huge’ + ‘Loud’ New Project
He's done touring with Motley Crue, but not making rock 'n' roll.
Poll: What’s the Best Tom Petty Album? – Vote Now
He's released albums solo and with The Heartbreakers.
A Breakdown of Axl Rose’s Biggest Public Feuds
We still love him, though.
7 Times Rock Bands Were Sued By Album Cover Models
These people weren't happy to be on the cover of albums.