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
John 5 Won a Prize for His First Childhood Halloween Costume
Definitely a one-of-a-kind costume.
Corpsegrinder’s ‘World of Warcraft’ Character Name Changed Due to Past Homophobic Slurs
The decision was made by the game's developers.
A Day to Remember Bassist Announces Departure From Band Following Pressure Over Past Alleg…
Allegations against him have resurfaced.
What Happened to Grunge?
As quickly as it exploded, it seemed to fade away.
Smash Mouth Singer Steve Harwell Announces Retirement Due to Health Issues
Best of luck to him.
Mastodon Drummer Explains Why Band Decided to Make a Double Album
In the age of short attention spans.
Machine Gun Kelly Says Next Album Is Deeper, More Guitar-Heavy
It won't be pop-punk.
8 Ways Grunge Made Rock Less Douchey
They proved that less really is more.
Iron Maiden Superfan Principal to Remain in Office After Petition Launched Over ‘Satanic’ …
She's literally just an Iron Maiden superfan.
Spiritbox Vocalist Courtney LaPlante Had ‘Mental Breakdown’ Recording ‘Eternal Blue’
It was taxing for her.
Hear the Radio Disney Version of Slipknot’s ‘Wait and Bleed’
It sounds... nice. Too nice.
Axl Rose Has Message for Fans Following End of Guns N’ Roses Tour
They made it through safely.