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
Caleb Shomo Warns That Beartooth’s New Album ‘Borders on Evil at Points’
He also says it's more heavy metal than rock.
These Are the 19 Songs Led Zeppelin Have Never Played Live
A whole lotta live.
Tool Fan Plays Guitar + Bass Parts of ‘Schism’ on Chapman Stick
Yes, simultaneously.
Listen to Ghost’s ‘Cirice’ in the Style of Metallica
Another masterpiece.
Glenn Danzig Says a Punk Explosion Wouldn’t Happen With Today’s ‘Woke Bulls–t’
He says they'd be canceled.
Corey Taylor Teases ‘Uncomfortable’ New Slipknot Mask
He says it's going to scare kids.
Serj Tankian Has Hope That System of a Down Will ‘Do Something Together Again’
If they can put their differences aside.
See Clip of Metallica Playing ‘Enter Sandman’ Backward
'Namdnas Retne.'
‘The Voice’ Singer Savanna Woods Covers Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’
She delivered it with power and rasp.
The 8 Most Controversial TV Performances in Rock + Metal
That nearly got the bands banned... or did.
Jonathan Davis Confirms Korn Have Finished Writing a New Album
The follow-up to 'The Nothing' is underway.
The Offspring Change ‘Come Out and Play’ Lyric to Promote Vaccination
They want fans to get the jab.