Lauryn is the youngest writer on the Loudwire staff, and has the oldest taste in music. She'll chew your ear off about rockers ranging from Jim Morrison to Chris Cornell, and don't even get her started on Guns N' Roses. Her writing journey began as a freelancer for Alternative Nation, which eventually led her to Loudwire, where she prides herself on being an old soul.
Lauryn Schaffner
Grandma Gets First Tattoo at 82, Says She’s ‘Just Beginning’
She's gone viral as the 'Tat Granny.'
Every 2022 Rock + Metal Grammy Nominee Revealed
Check out who's up for an award.
Sting Compares Himself to a Heavy Metal Singer ‘With a Little More Melody’
They have to compete with the loudness of the band.
Huge Flash Mob Tackles Green Day’s ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’
That's gotta be loud.
Poll: What’s the Best Led Zeppelin Song? – Vote Now
The absolute legends.
Ded’s Joe Cotela Explains How Mental Illness Inspires His Songwriting
And which songs on their latest album reflect it.
See Tool’s Justin Chancellor + Danny Carey in New Dunlop Christmas Commercial
It's for a new Justin Chancellor Dunlop wah pedal.
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor Once Got in a Fight Defending Metallica’s Lars Ulrich
Don't mess with someone's idol.
Ex-Iron Maiden Singer Blaze Bayley Gives Opinion of ‘Senjutsu’ Album
He's heard it a few times.
Mikey Way – Seeing Smashing Pumpkins Inspired Us to Form My Chemical Romance
That was his 'a-ha' moment.
Munky Compares Korn’s New Album to ‘Untouchables’ Era
They were able to spend more time working on 'Requiem.'
David Draiman Reacts to Brent Hinds’ Comment About Disturbed Tour
Hinds recently said he didn't like opening for Disturbed.