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
Poll: What’s the Best Seether Album? – Vote Now
South Africa's finest.
Alice in Chains Reveal the Moment They Felt They ‘Made It’ as a Band
Metal fans will be happy about this one.
Papa Roach’s Jacoby Shaddix Names His Top 5 Albums of All Time
These are his 'stranded on an island' choices.
Greta Van Fleet ‘Pretty Far Into’ Next Album, Will Be ‘A Little More Raw’
Their third album is underway.
How Corey Taylor Came to Love Metallica’s ‘Black Album’
It took a bit for it to grow on him.
Nickelback Guitarist Doesn’t Think Releasing a Heavy Song Is ‘Unusual’ for Band
This ain't their first rodeo!
Fozzy Postpone Remaining 2022 Tour Dates While Chris Jericho Heals From Bruised Larynx
Get details on the latest postponed dates.
See Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil Perform With The Pretty Reckless in Seattle
They were joined by one of their heroes.
Waitress Reportedly Fired After Taking Video of Axl Rose in Brazilian Hotel
Guns N' Roses are on tour in South America.
How Maynard James Keenan Feels About the Gaps Between Tool Albums – ‘You Have to Respect It’
He compared himself to an interior designer.
Poll: What’s the Best Rush Album? – Vote Now
There's quite a collection to choose from.