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).
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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.
Motley Crue Release First New Song Since Split With Mick Mars, ‘Dogs of War’
Motley Crue have released their first new song in five years titled 'Dogs of War,' which is also their first official song with guitarist John 5.
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.'
Classic Soundgarden Song Sees Spike in Popularity Following Total Solar Eclipse
Soundgarden's 'Black Hole Sun' saw a spike in streams and landed on a chart for the first time following the April 2024 total solar eclipse.
Kelly Osbourne Once Trashed a Hotel Room With Amy Winehouse
During 'The Osbournes Podcast,' Kelly Osbourne recalled the time she trashed a hotel room with late vocalist Amy Winehouse.
Guns N’ Roses’ Axl Rose Launches His Own Official Website
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has launched his own official website, and some fans online have speculated about what it means.
Everyone’s Talking About Ryan Gosling’s Beavis and Butt-Head ‘SNL’ Skit
Actor Ryan Gosling did a Beavis and Butt-Head skit while hosting 'Saturday Night Live' this past weekend, along with Mikey Day.
CBS Cut Billy Joel’s 100th Madison Square Garden Show Broadcast During ‘Piano Man’ + Fans Are Furious
CBS cut the April 14 airing of Billy Joel's 100th Madison Square Garden residency performance short, ending the special during "Piano Man."
Jerry Cantrell’s Iconic G&L Guitar Found, Wasn’t Actually Stolen
Jerry Cantrell's original 1984 G&L Rampage 'Blue Dress' guitar was reportedly stolen from his car in Southern California last weekend.
Did Anyone Else See Tommy Lee’s Deleted Eclipse Social Media Post?
Motley Crue's Tommy Lee shared a nude video relating to the total solar eclipse today, but it has since been deleted.