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).
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Nothing More’s Jonny Hawkins Addresses Domestic Charges in New Interview
Nothing More vocalist Jonny Hawkins addressed the domestic charges made against him in 2022 during a new interview on 'The Jesea Lee Show.'
The 12 Songs Alice In Chains Never Played Live With Layne Staley
There are only 12 songs Alice In Chains never played live with original singer Layne Staley, and there are 24 songs the band never played live at all.
Highly Suspect Singer Johnny Stevens Trashes One of the Band’s Albums
Highly Suspect singer Johnny Stevens trashed one of the band's albums, 2022's 'The Midnight Demon Club,' in a post on social media.
Jerry Cantrell’s Iconic G&L Guitar Found, Wasn’t Actually Stolen
Jerry Cantrell's original 1984 G&L Rampage 'Blue Dress' guitar was reportedly stolen from his car in Southern California last weekend.
System of a Down + Deftones Announce First of Its Kind Show at Historic Venue
System of a Down have announced their second show of 2024, which will take place in San Francisco during the summer with Deftones.
Kurt Cobain’s Legacy, 30 Years Later
In this video, various musical figures discuss the life and legacy of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who died on April 5, 1994.
Ghost’s New Teaser Trailer Has Famous Horror Movie Reference
Ghost shared a teaser on their Instagram for an apparent upcoming film, which features a reference to the horror movie 'The Exorcist.'
Psychology Explains Why You Still Love the Music You Loved As a Teen
A psychological phenomenon called neural nostalgia explains why people still love the same music they loved as teenagers when they are adults.
The Best Modern Grunge Bands, According to Reddit Users
Users on Reddit name the best modern bands to listen to if you're a fan of '90s grunge, including Dead Sara and more.
7-Eleven’s New Drink Announcement Proves Nu-Metal Has Taken Over
7-Eleven has announced a hot dog-flavored sparkling water that comes in a can, as part of a collaboration with Miracle Seltzer.
Danny Carey Says Tool’s Best Sounding Songs Are on ‘Ænima’
Drummer Danny Carey picked 'Stinkfist' and 'Eulogy' from 'Ænima' as the two best-sounding Tool songs in a new interview.
The Last Song Performed by Rockers Who Died Too Soon
The last songs ever performed live by rock and metal musicians who died young, from Nirvana's Kurt Cobain to Pantera's Dimebag Darrell and beyond.
Mike Tyson Trained at Maynard James Keenan’s Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Gym
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has been training at Maynard James Keenan's Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in Cottonwood, Arizona for his fight with Jake Paul.
Lenny Kravitz’s Daughter Zoe Kravitz Roasts Him Over See-Through Shirts
Lenny Kravitz was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and during her speech, his daughter Zoe Kravitz roasted him over his see-through shirts.
Is a New Slipknot Song Coming?
The wives of two Slipknot members, Corey Taylor and Mick Thomson, have teased that the band has a new song underway on social media.
Why Do Fans Think They Know Who Slipknot’s New Drummer Is?
Fans have theorized that former Sepultura drummer Eloy Casagrande has joined Slipknot after the band shared a picture of a drumstick on their Instagram.