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
10 Rock Artists That Went Pop
A handful of rock bands have softened their sound over the years to a more pop-oriented style, whether it was only for an album or a permanent change.
What Corey Taylor Wants Fans to Remember With Dave Grohl Affair
Corey Taylor discussed Dave Grohl's affair on the 'Your Mom's House' podcast and urged rock fans to remember that musicians are people and make mistakes.
18 Rock + Metal Bands That Formed Because Another Band Broke Up
Misfortune can sometimes lead to fortune.
Foo Fighters Cancel Soundside Music Festival Performance in Statement
Foo Fighters have canceled their Soundside Music Festival performance in a statement, and it was their final scheduled show of 2024.
How Adam Sandler Convinced 311 to Cover Hit Rock Song for a Movie
Adam Sandler convinced 311 to cover The Cure's 'Love Song' for the movie '50 First Dates' because he wanted all reggae '80s songs on the soundtrack.
26 Rock + Metal Drummers Influenced by John Bonham
Here are over 25 rock and metal drummers who were directly influenced by the legendary John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, and what they loved about him.
The Albums Fans Are Comparing Linkin Park’s New Songs To
Linkin Park fans think the band's new songs 'The Emptiness Machine' and 'Heavy Is the Crown' sound like a combination of their older albums.
Linkin Park Debut Animated ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ Video With ‘League of Legends’
Linkin Park shared an animated video for the studio version of their second track with Emily Armstrong, 'Heavy Is the Crown.'
10 Unforgettable Angus Young Moments
In this week's Loud List video compilation, we present the 10 most unforgettable Angus Young moments to celebrate the career of the AC/DC guitarist.
Metallica Fans Debate Band’s Saddest Song on Reddit
Metallica fans on Reddit are having a debate about which of the band's songs are the saddest, including 'One,' 'Fade to Black' and others.