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
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.
Escape the Fate Drop Video for New Song ‘Lightning Strike’
'Chemical Warfare' is out now.
Slayer’s Dave Lombardo – We Would’ve Been Destroyed By the Internet Early On
Imagine social media existed in the '80s?
Cannibal Corpse’s Paul Mazurkiewicz Calls ‘Cancel Culture’ ‘Ridiculous’
He says it's getting out of hand.
Teenager Does Insane Cover of Soundgarden’s ‘Black Hole Sun’ on ‘American Idol’
The same girl who sang Motley Crue earlier this year.
These Are the 17 Songs Metallica Have Never Played Live
And they have a lot to begin with.
49 Rock + Metal Artists Pose With Their Pets for National Pet Day
Because pets just make life better.
Philip Anselmo – I Play Pantera Songs to Celebrate Lives of Dimebag Darrell + Vinnie Paul
It's in honor of his fallen bandmates.
Record Store Day 2021 Drops – Black Sabbath, Deftones, Linkin Park + More
See all of the rock + metal releases.