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
16 Musicians Who’ve Served in the US Military
See rock and metal musicians who've served in the U.S. Military, including Maynard James Keenan, Fred Durst of Limp Bizkit and more.
Tom Morello Explains Post Malone + Chris Cornell Songwriting Similarity
Tom Morello told Eddie Trunk that he and Post Malone worked on a song together, and that the musician has a similar songwriting style to Chris Cornell.
Linkin Park Debut New Scream-Heavy Song ‘Casualty’ Live + Play Deep Cut for First Time
Linkin Park played a new scream-heavy song titled 'Casualty' live and also performed 'All for Nothing' for the first time with Helmet's Page Hamilton.
Fans React to 2025 Rock, Metal + Alternative Grammy Nominations
Fans share their reactions online to the 2025 rock, metal and alternative Grammy nominations, which include Metallica, Pearl Jam, The Rolling Stones and more.
The 12 Heaviest Bands Who Have Won a Grammy Award
See a list of the heaviest bands that have won Grammys, not just the bands who have won in the Best Metal Performance category.
The Cover Song Dave Mustaine Says Megadeth Will Never Play Again
Dave Mustaine says Megadeth will never play their cover of Sex Pistols' 'Anarchy in the U.K.' again because of the word 'antichrist.'
Maynard James Keenan Claps Back at People Who Say ‘Stick to Writing Songs’
Maynard James Keenan told Bert Kreischer what he would like to say to people who tell him he should 'stick to writing songs' when he does things outside music.
YouTuber Buys Serial Killer’s Record Collection + Finds Only One Metal Album
A YouTuber with Noble Records shares the story of a record collection he purchased that was owned by serial killer Scott Williams.
Bret Michaels Names the Greatest Rock Band of All Time
Poison vocalist Bret Michaels discussed his favorite rock bands and named the greatest of all time during a special on AXS TV with Sammy Hagar.
A Timeline of As I Lay Dying’s Controversial Comeback
See a photo of timeline of As I Lay Dying's hiatus due to Tim Lambesis' arrest, their controversial comeback in 2018 and eventual downfall in 2024.
Neuroscientist Explains Why Our Brains Love Concerts So Much
A neuroscientist named Dr. Nas explained in an Instagram Reel why our brains love concerts so much, and how they respond to live music as opposed to recorded.
Alternate Footage of Viral Cybergoth Dance Party Video Emerges
Alternate footage of the viral 2011 'Cybergoth Dance Party' video has surfaced online, showing a different perspective and different dance moves.