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
Alice Cooper Doesn’t Think Politics + Rock ‘N’ Roll Go Together
He wants to be left out of the debates.
Valerie Bertinelli Says She ‘Never Felt Love’ Like She Did With Eddie Van Halen
Their connection was very special.
Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson Calls Artists Who Use Roadies to Tune Their Guitars ‘Wimps’
He compared it to someone loading a police officer's gun.
Sebastian Bach Posts Britney Spears-Inspired Selfie, Details Weight Loss Journey
He directly referenced the pop singer himself.
Rockers React to Death of Actor + Comedian Bob Saget
Rest in peace.
7 Times Rock Bands Were Sued By Album Cover Models
These people weren't happy to be on the cover of albums.
Deftones Launch Marijuana Line ‘Deftones Cannabis Collection’
The preferred kind of band merch.
Grandma Gets First Tattoo at 82, Says She’s ‘Just Beginning’
She's gone viral as the 'Tat Granny.'
How Did Grunge Change Rock ‘n’ Roll?
It's influenced rock in several ways.
Poll: What’s the Best Judas Priest Song? – Vote Now
Five decades of metal to choose from.
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.