Lauryn Schaffner

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).

Guns N’ Roses Play Cover Live for First Time Ever (And It Sounds a Bit Different)

Guns N' Roses played their cover of the New York Dolls' 'Human Being' live for the first time ever, and Axl Rose sang it in a different register.

Remembering the 6 Victims of the San Diego Plane Crash

In this post, we remember and pay tribute to the six victims of the San Diego plane crash that took place on May 22, 2025.

Family Claims Metallica Concert Plans Saved Them From Car Crash

A Virginia family claimed that their Metallica concert plans saved them from a car that crashed into their living room the morning of the show.

Pierce the Veil Pay Tribute to Agent + Manager Dave Shapiro Following Fatal Plane Crash

Pierce the Veil paid tribute on social media to music executive Dave Shapiro, who was their agent and manager that died in a plane crash in San Diego.

I Prevail Share ‘Violent Nature,’ First New Song Since Split With Brian Burkheiser

I Prevail released a new song titled 'Violent Nature,' which is their first since they split with vocalist Brian Burkheiser earlier this month.

The Best Album by 11 Post-Grunge Bands

Post-grunge took over the rock airways by the late '90s, so here are the best albums by some of the biggest bands of that subgenre.

Protest the Hero Vocalist Rody Walker Slams Brand New’s Jesse Lacey During Show

Protest the Hero vocalist Rody Walker called out Brand New's Jesse Lacey for the grooming allegations against him during a concert.

Metal Fans Pick the Ultimate Dad Rock Band

At the Sonic Temple festival, Loudwire asked metal fans to pick the ultimate dad rock band, and the answers ranged from Metallica to Creed and beyond.

Masked Mystery Band President Announce First-Ever Headlining Show

President, the masked mystery band that were added to Download festival earlier this year, announced their first-ever headlining show.

14 Drummers Who Could Replace Josh Freese in Foo Fighters

Josh Freese shared that he was fired from Foo Fighters in May of 2025, so these are some rock and metal drummers we think could be his replacement.

Dropout Kings Vocalist Adam Ramey Has Died

Adam Ramey, vocalist and founding member of Dropout Kings, has died at 32 according to a statement on the band's social media.

Falling in Reverse Team Up With Marilyn Manson for New Song ‘God Is a Weapon,’ Announce 2025 North American Tour

Falling in Reverse have teamed up with Marilyn Manson for a brand new single called 'God Is a Weapon,' and they also announced a 2025 tour.