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).
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System of a Down + Deftones Announce First of Its Kind Show at Historic Venue
System of a Down have announced their second show of 2024, which will take place in San Francisco during the summer with Deftones.
Why Korn Started Playing Seven String Guitars + The Reaction From Their Hero
Korn's Brian 'Head' Welch and James 'Munky' Shaffer started playing seven string guitars because of Steve Vai, who credited the band for popularizing them.
Did Anyone Else See Tommy Lee’s Deleted Eclipse Social Media Post?
Motley Crue's Tommy Lee shared a nude video relating to the total solar eclipse today, but it has since been deleted.
Will Dream Theater Play Mike Mangini Material During Upcoming Tour With Mike Portnoy?
Mike Portnoy says he will learn Dream Theater's material with Mike Mangini so he can play the songs during the band's upcoming tour.
Dream Theater Announce 2024 Tour Dates With Mike Portnoy
Dream Theater have announced a 40th anniversary 2024 European tour, which marks their first tour with drummer Mike Portnoy since 2010.
Kurt Cobain’s Legacy, 30 Years Later
In this video, various musical figures discuss the life and legacy of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who died on April 5, 1994.
Everything We Know About Slipknot’s Unreleased Album ‘Look Outside Your Window’
Here's a list of everything we know about Slipknot's unreleased album 'Look Outside Your Window,' which is due out in 2024.
Ghost’s New Teaser Trailer Has Famous Horror Movie Reference
Ghost shared a teaser on their Instagram for an apparent upcoming film, which features a reference to the horror movie 'The Exorcist.'
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.
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.