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
Tom DeLonge Responds to Review Trashing Blink-182’s Lollapalooza Set
Tom DeLonge shared a post on his Instagram responding to a negative review of Blink-182's Lollapalooza set on August 4, 2024.
Garbage Issue Statement on Shirley Manson Injury + Tour Cancelation
Garbage have issued a statement canceling all of their remaining 2024 tour dates due to an injury sustained by vocalist Shirley Manson.
Metallica’s James Hetfield Sings ‘Enter Sandman’ on Helium From Birthday Balloons
Metallica's James Hetfield shared a video of him singing a few lines from different songs, including 'Enter Sandman,' on helium from his birthday balloons.
Marilyn Manson Releases First New Song Since Abuse Allegations, ‘As Sick As the Secrets Within’
Marilyn Manson has released his first new song since the abuse allegations started against him in 2021.
Dave Grohl Learns Viral ‘Apple’ TikTok Dance With Daughter
Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl learned the viral 'Apple' TikTok dance with his daughter Harper, which features the song by Charlie XCX.
Limp Bizkit, Creed + Others Make Rolling Stone’s Worst Album Art List
Limp Bizkit, Creed and a handful of other rock and metal artists made Rolling Stone's new list of the 50 Worst Album Covers of All Time.
10 Unforgettable Blink-182 Moments
In this week's Loud List video compilation, we present you with the 10 most unforgettable Blink-182 moments of all time.
Metallica Album Becomes Fourth Ever to Reach Historic Chart Record
Metallica's self-titled album is the fourth studio release ever to stay on the Billboard 200 chart for a total of 750 weeks.
What Is the ‘Rhino’ Piercing + Why Is It Trending?
'Rhino piercings' are one of the latest body modification trends that have gone viral on the internet — here's what they are.
Rock + Metal Songs We’re SICK of Hearing At Sporting Events
See a list of five rock and metal songs we're sick of hearing at sporting events because of how overplayed they are.
First Look – James Hetfield Plays a Sheriff in Upcoming Western Film ‘The Thicket’
See a first look of James Hetfield playing a sheriff in the upcoming western film 'The Thicket,' starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer Sued for Wrongful Death After Striking Man With Car
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer has been sued for wrongful death after allegedly striking a man with his car in California.
Scott’s Stapp’s Response to Being Called an ‘Eddie Vedder Rip-Off’
Here's what Creed's Scott Stapp has to say about critics comparing his voice to that of Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder back in the '90s.
Seether Drop New Song ‘Judas Mind,’ Announce Ninth Album ‘The Surface Seems So Far’
Seether have shared a new song called 'Judas Mind,' and announced the details for their upcoming ninth album 'The Surface Seems So Far.'
System of a Down Fans Name Worst Song to Introduce Someone to Band
System of a Down fans on Reddit discuss the band's worst song to introduce someone new to the band, including 'Arto' and some others.
Ticketmaster Hacked – What Victims of Data Breach Should Know
Ticketmaster confirmed that their system was hacked by a third-party group and are offering free identity monitoring to those who were affected.