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
Rockers Who’ve Been Sober for 10 Years or More
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Lenny Kravitz’s Daughter Zoe Kravitz Roasts Him Over See-Through Shirts
Lenny Kravitz was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and during her speech, his daughter Zoe Kravitz roasted him over his see-through shirts.
Jay Weinberg Officially Joins Suicidal Tendencies as New Drummer
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Bob Rock Says The Who’s Keith Moon Is the Drummer Whose Style Was Most Comparable to Lars Ulrich
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Gary Holt’s Wife Has a Message for Fans Who Are Upset About Slayer Reunion – ‘Don’t Go, Nobody Cares’
Gary Holt's wife Lisa Holt has a message for fans who are upset about the news of Slayer's reunion, telling them not to go if they don't support it.
Slayer Officially Reunite, Announce First Shows
Slayer have officially reunited and announced their first shows of 2024, which will mark their return to the stage after calling it quits in 2019.
Maynard James Keenan Blasts ‘D–khead’ Fan for Using Phone During Tool Show
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The Most Played Song Live off Every Pearl Jam Album
These are the most played songs live off every Pearl Jam album, according to Setlist.fm's Tour Statistics page for the band.
Pearl Jam Drop New Song ‘Dark Matter,’ Announce 12th Album
Pearl Jam have shared the first song from their new album 'Dark Matter.'