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
Ticketmaster Hacked: What Victims of Data Breach Should Know
Ticketmaster confirmed that their system was hacked by a third-party group and are offering free identity monitoring to those who were affected.
Man in Doghouse After Sending Guns N’ Roses Song to Wife on Anniversary
A man on Reddit said he made the mistake of sending his wife the Guns N' Roses song '14 Years' on their 14th anniversary.
Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock’s Cause of Death Revealed
Crazy Town vocalist Shifty Shellshock, born Seth Binzer, died earlier this week, and his rep revealed his cause of death.
Metal Bands Covering Pop Songs
Metal goes pop!
Gene Simmons Recalls the First Time KISS Did Their Makeup
During Steve-O's 'Wild Ride!' podcast, Gene Simmons said that no one in KISS can take credit for suggesting the band wear makeup in the '70s.
Queen Officially Sell Recording + Publishing Rights for $1.27 Billion
Queen have sold many of their music rights to Sony Music in a massive sale over $1 billion.
Taylor Momsen Was Bitten by a Bat While Performing Onstage
The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen was bit by a bat onstage while the band was opening for AC/DC in Seville, Spain.
Kid Rock Uses Racist Slurs, Reportedly Waves Gun During Unhinged Interview
Kid Rock reportedly used racial slurs and waved a handgun around during a new interview at his house with a 'Rolling Stone' reporter.
Kid Rock Teases Fans With Crude Joke at Kentucky Derby
Kid Rock teased fans with a "deez nuts" joke after the 2024 Kentucky Derby, and someone caught the moment on video and made it a TikTok.
Study Shows Which U.S. States Have the ‘Rowdiest’ Concert Crowds
A new study by Betway shows which U.S. states have the rowdiest and friendliest concert crowds, and which behaviors at shows people find the most annoying.