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 Announce Massive ‘Dirt’ Box Set for 30th Anniversary
Same old trip it was back then.
Someone Made Slipknot’s Mick Thomson Fight Machine Gun Kelly in a Video Game
Some lighthearted video game violence.
The Most-Replayed Scenes From the 20 Most Popular Rock + Metal Music Videos
These are the scenes you keep watching over and over.
Pyro Tech Recalls What Caused James Hetfield’s 1992 Burn Accident
The infamous Montreal concert with Guns N' Roses.
Spotify Launches Its Own Concert Ticket-Selling Platform
They have a new Live Events page.
Griffin Taylor Didn’t Know if He Wanted to Pursue Music Before Vended
He had other jobs in mind.
Lzzy Hale Celebrates 25th Anniversary of First Halestorm Show With Old Photos
They were just kids at the time.
Amy Lee Names the Best Song for Someone Just Getting Into Evanescence
It's not 'Bring Me to Life.'
Poll: What’s the Best Stone Temple Pilots Album? – Vote Now
Don't get stuck in the Vasoline.
You Can Box Zakk Wylde in New ‘Punchout’ Computer Game
Knock him out!
Aaron Lewis Plays New Acoustic Song ‘I Ain’t Made in China’ Live
Apparently he plans on recording it.
Slipknot Unveil Slow-Burning New Track ‘Yen’
Another number from 'The End, So Far.'