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
Matt Sorum Explains How Axl Rose’s Lateness Benefited Guns N’ Roses Shows
Was there a method to his madness?
Robert Plant Names His ‘Most Difficult’ Song to Sing
Even the best struggle sometimes.
Stephen Pearcy Details Three-Year Cancer Battle
He urges people to get regular checkups.
Alex Lifeson Reveals Why Rush Didn’t Improvise During Shows Early On
Though they eventually switched it up.
Kurt Cobain-Designed Fender Guitar to Be Reissued to Honor 30th Anniversary of ‘Nevermind’
The album turns 30 later this year.
Queensryche to Release ‘Operation: Mindcrime’ + ‘Empire’ Box Sets
Their two landmark albums.
Metallica Announce New ‘Black Album’-Enhanced Batch of BLACKENED Whiskey
It's a new limited edition batch.
Kid Rock Shouts Homophobic Slur at Crowd While Singing at a Bar
He was screaming at other guests in the bar.
Philip Anselmo – I Play Pantera Songs to Celebrate Lives of Dimebag Darrell + Vinnie Paul
It's in honor of his fallen bandmates.
Alice in Chains Cat Goes Viral — Watch
Feed your eyes!