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
Courtney Love – Kurt Cobain Might’ve Lived if Another Band Got Big First
She thinks they should've released a different lead single from 'Nevermind.'
The Rolling Stones Honor Charlie Watts At First Show Since His Death
It was their first show without him in 59 years.
Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Blizzard of Ozz': 10 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
The album that would change his life forever.
See Video of Guns N’ Roses Rehearsing ‘Hard School’ Before Show
It's getting real.
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Recalls When Axl Rose Threw Out His Demo Tape
Fortunately, things worked out for him anyway.
Watch Metallica Read Bad Reviews of ‘The Black Album’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
They also did an interview and played two songs.
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Drops New Solo Song ‘Brighten’
The second release from his upcoming solo album.
How Did Guns N’ Roses Pave the Way for Grunge?
How did we go from 'Appetite for Destruction' to 'Facelift' and 'Nevermind'?
Hear Metallica Play ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Live With Miley Cyrus
'Blacklist' arrives digitally tomorrow.
10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Motley Crue’s ‘Dr. Feelgood’
One of the strongest comeback albums.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Praises Metallica – How Could You Not Be a Fan
From one huge band to another.
12 Bands Who Are Considered Pioneers of Grunge
They helped create what became known as the Seattle sound.