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
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Recalls When Axl Rose Threw Out His Demo Tape
Fortunately, things worked out for him anyway.
Nickelback Respond to ‘Rockstar’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
A man filed a lawsuit against them last month.
Jason Newsted Says ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Broke Walls Down for Metallica
He believes it made them more accessible to a wider audience.
Hear Metallica Play ‘Nothing Else Matters’ Live With Miley Cyrus
'Blacklist' arrives digitally tomorrow.
How Did Guns N’ Roses Pave the Way for Grunge?
How did we go from 'Appetite for Destruction' to 'Facelift' and 'Nevermind'?
Matt Sorum Explains How Axl Rose’s Lateness Benefited Guns N’ Roses Shows
Was there a method to his madness?
Who Invented Grunge?
Was it Nirvana, or someone who came along before them?
KISS’ Paul Stanley Praises Metallica – How Could You Not Be a Fan
From one huge band to another.
Tom Morello Explains How Kanye West Inspired His New Album
The pandemic has taught musicians a lot.
Metallica Fan Thinks Their Most Recent Album Hasn’t Been Released Yet
They even wrote a review of the 'leak.'