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
9 Bands You Wouldn’t Believe Are Turning 50 in 2022
If you didn't feel old enough already.
See Tool Play ‘Right in Two’ for the First Time in Over a Decade
Last night marked their first show in nearly two years.
Tom Morello Recalls First Time Meeting ‘Dark’ Chris Cornell
The beginnings of Audioslave.
See Betty White’s Metal Version of ‘Golden Girls’ Theme Song
She performed it during an episode of 'SNL.'
Buckcherry’s Josh Todd Explains What Made Him Get Sober 27 Years Ago
He's been clean for decades now.
Slayer’s Kerry King Says Dave Mustaine’s Style Is What Shaped Metallica
Back when the thrash scene was first starting.
Slash Confirms Guns N’ Roses Will Release 30th Anniversary ‘Use Your Illusion’ Box Set
It's just been delayed.
Brent Smith Describes New Shinedown Album as ‘Controversial’
The singer says it delves into topics they've never discussed before.
Sebastian Bach Changes Lyric That Contains Homophobic Slur Live
He sings the line differently from the studio version.