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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Serj Tankian Tries Nonsense Food From System of a Down Lyrics
During an episode of 'Last Meals,' Serj Tankian finally got to eat banana terracotta pie, which is referenced in System of a Down's 'Vicinity of Obscenity.'
All Touring Members of Death Metal Group Torture Quit Right Before Tour
All of the touring members of the death metal group Torture quit just before the start of their tour with Undeath, forcing them to drop off the run.
Mexican Coke Dropped From Fentanyl Tour After Singer Reportedly Used Slurs + Assaulted Crowd
Mexican Coke were dropped from Fentanyl's tour after the singer reportedly used homophobic and racial slurs and assaulted the crowd during a show.
The Members of Metallica Named Their Favorite Albums in 1998
James Hetfield, Lars Ulrich, Kirk Hammett and Jason Newsted of Metallica told a magazine their favorite albums back in the late '90s.
Fan Dies After Sustaining Injuries at Riot Fest – Festival Issues Statement
A man named Stephen Shult died this week after sustaining injuries at Chicago's Riot Fest, and the festival has shared a statement.
Two Child Actors From ‘School of Rock’ Are Now Engaged
Two actors from 'School of Rock,' Caitlin Hale and Angelo Massagli, are now engaged over 21 years after the film's release.
Eight Rock + Metal Scams We Can’t Believe People Fell For
Here are some scams related to rock and metal artists from the last couple of years that we can't believe people fell for.
Mick Thomson Explains Why Slipknot Cut Guitar Solos Out of Their First Album
Mick Thomson told Guitar World that he had recorded guitar solos for Slipknot's first album, but they were removed because of Ross Robinson and Joey Jordison.
Shell Shock II Festival Books Slipknot Cover Band as Headliner After More Bands Drop Off Lineup
Shell Shock II festival has booked a Slipknot cover band as their main headliner after other groups dropped off the lineup due to controversy.
Sleep Token’s Vessel Named His Favorite ’90s Album During His First-Ever Interview
Sleep Token frontman Vessel named his favorite '90s album during his first-ever interview back in 2017, which was conducted by Metal Hammer.
Kerry King Announces 2025 North American Tour Dates With Municipal Waste + Alien Weaponry
Kerry King announced a 2025 North American headlining tour with support from Municipal Waste and Alien Weaponry. He also shared a video for 'Where I Reign.'
Stop Overreacting, Linkin Park Fans!
We discuss how Linkin Park fans jumped the gun and immediately reacted negatively to the reveal of Emily Armstrong as their new singer.