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
Thrash Musicians Play Their Favorite Riffs
Thrash musicians play their favorite riffs in this compilation episode of 'Gear Factor,' which features Anthrax's Scott Ian and other rockers.
Original AC/DC Singer Dave Evans Says He Was the Band’s Best Vocalist
Original AC/DC singer Dave Evans says that he was the band's best singer, but added that 'real' fans shouldn't have a favorite.
Psychology Explains Why You Still Love the Music You Loved As a Teen
A psychological phenomenon called neural nostalgia explains why people still love the same music they loved as teenagers when they are adults.
Lana Del Rey Has a Lot of Fans Who Listen to Rock + Metal, According to Reddit
A lot of Lana Del Rey fans are also fans of classic rock and heavy metal, according to a post on the Lana Del Rey Reddit page.
Map Shows Most Popular Metal Band in Every Country Right Now, According to Spotify
A map shows which metal bands are the most popular in every country of the world in 2024, according to data from Spotify.
The Smashing Pumpkins Announce 2024 North American Tour Dates
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a new set of 2024 U.S. headlining tour dates that fall between their shows with Green Day.
The Best Modern Grunge Bands, According to Reddit Users
Users on Reddit name the best modern bands to listen to if you're a fan of '90s grunge, including Dead Sara and more.
Rammstein Reportedly Sued by Synthwave Duo Ninja Cyborg for Plagiarism
Rammstein have reportedly been sued by the French synthwave band Ninja Cyborg for plagiarizing their song 'The Sunny Road.'
Mudvayne’s Chad Gray Thinks Motley Crue Should ‘Just Bow Out’
Muvayne's Chad Gray thinks Motley Crue should 'just bow out' because 'it's not the same,' though he argues Tommy Lee can still play the drums well.
Can You Guess the Nu-Metal Music Videos From the Screenshots?
See if you can guess the nu-metal music video from the screenshot provided. The quiz features videos by Korn, Linkin Park and more.