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
Hear the Isolated Vocals Version of Avenged Sevenfold’s ‘Nobody’
A different listening experience.
Poll: What’s the Best Limp Bizkit Album? – Vote Now
We still never got 'Stampede of the Disco Elephants.'
Wolfgang Van Halen Names Metal Band That Inspired Songs on New Mammoth Album
Sounds like it's gonna be another good one.
Roger Waters Blasts Claims That He’s Anti-Semitic, Seeks Legal Action Over Canceled German Shows
He wants the shows to go on.
10 Huge Rock + Metal Bands Whose Singer Isn’t the Primary Lyricist
They sang the words, but didn't write 'em.
Jim Gordon, Eric Clapton’s Derek and the Dominos Drummer Convicted of Murdering His Mother in the ’80s, Dead at 77
He played on a lot of big releases.
Avenged Sevenfold Fan Explains Meaning of New Song ‘Nobody’ Based on Philosopher Writings
Make sure you had your coffee first.
Avenged Sevenfold Release New Song ‘Nobody,’ Announce Eighth Album + First Shows Since 2018
It's finally happening!
Axl Rose Joins Carrie Underwood Onstage for ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ Performance
The Los Angeles fans got a special treat.