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
Soundgarden Members Reuniting for Benefit Show Under Old Moniker, See Who’s Singing
Soundgarden will reunite as Nudedragons for a benefit show in Seattle later this month, and Shaina Shepherd will join them on vocals.
Axl Rose Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit – ‘There Was No Assault’
Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose has settled the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him in November of 2023 over an alleged incident that took place in 1989.
The ‘Big 4′ Bands of Boomer, Gen X + Millennial Dad Rock
See which bands make up the "Big 4" of dad rock for three generations — Boomer, Gen X and millennial — and why they're our picks.
Grunge: A Verbal History of the Music + Subculture
We compiled all of our '30 Years of Grunge' episodes into one long documentary that details the history of the Seattle grunge scene.
10 Unforgettable Jim Morrison Moments
In this week's Loud List video compilation, we present 10 of the most unforgettable Jim Morrison moments that were caught on camera.
Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready Names His Favorite Songs to Play Live
Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready said some of his favorite songs to play are from the band's first album 'Ten' and most recent album 'Dark Matter.'
The Grunge Guitar Legend Who Is One of Robert Trujillo’s Favorite Bass Players
Metallica's Robert Trujillo says that Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell is one of his favorite bass players from a composition standpoint.
The 12 Heaviest Bands Who Have Won a Grammy Award
See a list of the heaviest bands that have won Grammys, not just the bands who have won in the Best Metal Performance category.
Bret Michaels Names the Greatest Rock Band of All Time
Poison vocalist Bret Michaels discussed his favorite rock bands and named the greatest of all time during a special on AXS TV with Sammy Hagar.
Metallica Fans Share Their Biggest Hot Takes on the Band on Reddit
Metallica fans are having a discussion and sharing their biggest hot takes about the band on Reddit, from 'St. Anger' to 'Death Magnetic' and more.