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
Eric Clapton Says He Won’t Play Shows Where Vaccination is Required
He considers that 'discrimination.'
Metallica, Pantera, Guns N’ Roses + More Donated to Live Nation Crew Fund
Helping out the crew members that help them.
Rock + Metal Virtual Performance Streaming Calendar
As concerts make their return, livestreams still continue.
Metallica: A Photo Timeline of Their Remarkable Career
A look back on metal's biggest band.
Guns N’ Roses Announce ‘Sweet Child O’ Mine’ Children’s Book
Kids have an appetite, too.
Chelsea Wolfe Covered Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Crazy Train’ And It Sounds Like Something From a Ho…
She went off the rails.
Guns N’ Roses Recruit Smashing Pumpkins for Six 2020 Tour Dates
Bringing the best of the '80s and '90s.
Keith Richards Quit Smoking + We’re Convinced He’ll Live Forever
He's getting serious about his health.
Aerosmith Reschedule 50th Anniversary Hometown Show at Fenway Park for 2021
The band's Fenway Park celebration in Boston has been moved.
Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Blizzard of Ozz': 10 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
The album that would change his life forever.
‘South Park’ Gets Renewed for Three More Seasons
The best news all day.
Judas Priest Have New Ring Collaboration With Jewelry Company
Wear Priest on your hands.
Slash’s Top 10 Collaborations: Motorhead, Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop + More
Happy birthday to a legend.
Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction: 16 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know
An album that changed music history.
Weirdo Gets Charles Manson Face Tattoo + His Ashes Put in It
Some lighthearted news after a long weekend.
Guns N’ Roses ‘Tried to Make’ Izzy Stradlin Part of the ‘Not in This Lifetime’ Tour
'It just didn't work out,' says Duff McKagan.