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
The Most Shocking Rock + Metal Moments of the ’80s
A decade laced with chaos and tragedy.
What Is Hair Metal?
Let's break it down.
See Photos of Alice in Chains’ Layne Staley Through the Years
Remembering the frontman.
How Did Guns N’ Roses Come Up With Their Band Name?
For those who don't already know.
John Corabi Says He ‘Can Relate’ to John 5’s Position in Motley Crue
He shares how their experiences are similar.
What’s Really Considered Classic Rock?
Is it an era or a sound?
Why Kirk Hammett Thinks Metallica’s First Two Albums Were Special
Before their career took off.
See Photos of Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson Through the Years
No wasted years for this busy singer.
Marty Friedman Makes Surprise Appearance With Megadeth for 4 Songs During Wacken Open Air Festival
It's their second reunion this year.
Dave Mustaine Tells Off Drunk Fans at Megadeth Show, Threatens to Kick Them Out
Don't mess with Mustaine.
These Are the 20 Songs Metallica Have Never Played Live
And they have a lot to begin with.
Guns N’ Roses Fans Share What They Thought of Velvet Revolver
Let's bring it back to the mid-2000s.