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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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.
Machine Gun Kelly Shares First Photo of New Blackout Tattoo After Wiping Instagram Clean
Machine Gun Kelly has shared a photo of his new blackout tattoo on Instagram after wiping his profile clean. Additionally, he's teased a new song.
Power Trip Announce 2024 Return, Name Live Vocalist
Almost four years after the death of Riley Gale, Power Trip have announced their 2024 live return and named their new vocalist.
Shinedown’s Zach Myers Names the ‘Perfect Album From Start to Finish’
Shinedown guitarist Zach Myers picks the album that he thinks is 'perfect from start to finish,' as well as some of his other favorites.
WWE Superstars Play ‘Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?’
WWE Superstars, including Triple H, Edge, Chris Jericho and more, play Loudwire's 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?' to uncover the truth.
Megan Fox Debuts Nu-Metal Look With Machine Gun Kelly, Taylor Swift + Travis Kelce
Actress Megan Fox debuted a nu-metal look at a Super Bowl celebration party with Machine Gun Kelly, Taylor Swift and Chiefs player Travis Kelce.
Rock + Metal Artists Who Released New Albums in 1994 + 2024
See a group of rock and metal artists that released new albums in 1994 and 2024, or are planning to release a new album in 2024.
Maynard James Keenan Blasts ‘D–khead’ Fan for Using Phone During Tool Show
Vocalist Maynard James Keenan called out a fan for using their cellphone during Tool's show in Los Angeles on February 14.
See How Rockers Celebrated Their Love on Valentine’s Day
Rock and metal musicians took to social media on Valentine's Day to show their love and appreciation for their significant others.
Sleep Token Tease ‘New Era’
Sleep Token have announced their signing to RCA Records, writing on their Instagram story that it marks a 'new era' for the band.
Kittie Share Heavy First New Song in 13 Years, ‘Eyes Wide Open’
Kittie have released their first new song in 13 years titled "Eyes Wide Open," and have also announced their signing to Sumerian Records.
Headbanging, Slipknot-Loving Horse Has Hilarious Reaction to Country Music
A metal-loving horse has gone viral on TikTok for headbanging to heavy metal, and she apparently isn't a fan of country music.