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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Dave Grohl Denies Baby in Viral Social Media Post Is His Newborn Daughter
A rep on behalf of Dave Grohl has denied to TMZ that the baby featured in a viral social media post is his newborn daughter.
‘The Circle’ Contestant Catfishing as Bassist in Big Metalcore Band
A contestant named Heather on the Netflix show 'The Circle' is catfishing as We Came As Romans bassist Andy Glass during Season 7.
Tommy Lee Gives His Wife Brittany Furlan Lee the Cure for Period Cramps
Tommy Lee told his wife Brittany Furlan Lee to drink pickle juice to help with her period cramps, and she claimed the pain mostly went away.
System of a Down Fans Name Band’s Most Underrated Songs on Reddit
System of a Down fans on Reddit named which of the band's songs they think are the most underrated, including 'Shimmy,' 'Ego Brain' and others.
10 Unforgettable Tool Moments
In this week's Loud List, we present the 10 most unforgettable Tool moments of all time, from Maynard James Keenan's screams to interviews and more.
Silent Planet Singer Slams Ronnie Radke Over Social Media Posts, Vocalist Fires Back
Silent Planet singer Garrett Russell slammed Falling in Reverse's Ronnie Radke over the singer's social media post, resulting in an exchange between the two.
The Reason Linkin Park Didn’t Change Their Name for Their Return
Mike Shinoda admitted that Linkin Park considered changing their band name for the return, but the music demanded that it stay the same.
Chrissie Carnell Bixler Criticizes Linkin Park Over Emily Armstrong Scientology Ties
Chrissie Carnell Bixler criticized Linkin Park on her Instagram Story over new vocalist Emily Armstrong's Scientology ties and friendship with Danny Masterson.
Mike Shinoda Explains How + Why Linkin Park Hired Emily Armstrong as New Vocalist
Mike Shinoda explained how and why Linkin Park hired Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist during an interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe.
Linkin Park Announce Six More 2024 Reunion Concerts
Linkin Park have announced six additional reunion concerts to take place in 2024 in the U.S., Europe, South Korea and Colombia.
Linkin Park Debut First Song With New Singer Emily Armstrong – Listen
Linkin Park have shared their first song with new vocalist Emily Armstrong titled 'The Emptiness Machine' from their upcoming new album 'From Zero.'
Linkin Park Are Back – New Singer + Band Lineup Revealed
Linkin Park have made their comeback with Emily Armstrong of Dead Sara on vocals, in addition to Mike Shinoda and a few other returning members.