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
Trent Reznor’s Favorite Song of 2024 Wasn’t a Rock or Metal Song
Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor says his favorite song of 2024 was Sabrina Carpenter's 'Espresso,' which was one of the most-streamed songs of the year.
Nonpoint Show Cut Short After Drummer Robb Rivera Is Taken to Hospital – See Band Statement
Nonpoint had to cut their show early in Louisville due to a medical emergency with drummer Robb Rivera, who was taken to the hospital after the show.
The 5 Most ‘Guns N’ Roses’ Songs by Guns N’ Roses
Here are our picks for the most Guns N' Roses-sounding Guns N' Roses songs from 'Appetite for Destruction' and the 'Use Your Illusion' albums.
Rockers Share Photos + Safety Updates As Fires Devastate California
Musicians share photos and safety updates as the wildfires spread throughout the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles and beyond.
Rockers Attend Marilyn Manson’s Birthday Party, Musician Reveals He’s Four Years Sober
Various rock stars were in attendance at Marilyn Manson's 56th birthday party over the weekend, where he revealed he's four years sober.
Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe Issues Warning Ahead of Upcoming Book Tour
Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe shared a warning that his upcoming book tour will not be appropriate for children because of the subject matter.
The Metallica Cover With the Most Iconic Lineup of Guest Musicians
Metallica's cover of Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Tuesday's Gone' features an iconic lineup of guest musicians including Gary Rossington, Jerry Cantrell and more.
Nikki Glaser Made a System of a Down Joke at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, Daron Malakian Responds
Comedian Nikki Glaser made a joke about System of a Down when introducing Glenn Close during the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
John 5 Names His 5 Favorite Records of All Time
John 5 picked albums by The Monkees, Pink Floyd, Joni Mitchell, KISS and Van Halen as his five favorite records during an episode of 'Vinyl Obsession.'
The ‘Big 4′ Rock Artists of 1995
The biggest rock artists of 1995 were Green Day, the Smashing Pumpkins, Alanis Morissette and Oasis due to their popularity and success.