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
Rockers Trash Talking Other Artists
In this week's Loud List video compilation, we show rock and metal musicians trash talking other artists, both in and outside of the rock genre.
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.
The Tentative Song Titles from Soundgarden’s Unreleased Album With Chris Cornell
These are the tentative song titles from Soundgarden's unreleased album, which they had been working on prior to Chris Cornell's death in 2017.
The Smashing Pumpkins Name Kiki Wong as New Touring Guitarist
The Smashing Pumpkins have officially named Kiki Wong as their new touring guitarist, following the departure of Jeff Schroeder in late 2023.
Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder Didn’t Want to Release the Song ‘Better Man’
Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder recalls why he didn't want the band to release the song 'Better Man' from their 1994 album 'Vs.'
The Real Names of Over 50 Rock + Metal Icons
See the real names of over 50 iconic rock and metal musicians, including Slash, Steven Tyler, Chris Cornell, Alice Cooper and more.
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.
Freddie Mercury’s Most Iconic Interview Moments
Check out a video compilation of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's most iconic interview moments.
Rockers Who’ve Been Sober for 10 Years or More
See a list of rock stars who've been sober for 10 years or more, including Slash, Judas Priest's Rob Halford, Motley Crue's Nikki Sixx and others.
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.
Pearl Jam Drop New Song ‘Dark Matter,’ Announce 12th Album
Pearl Jam have shared the first song from their new album 'Dark Matter.'
Hear Soundgarden’s ‘Fell on Black Days’ Played in the Style of Alice In Chains
Two of the Seattle greats.