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
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It's a new limited edition batch.
28 LGBTQIA+ Icons in Rock + Metal
Happy pride month!
Kid Rock Shouts Homophobic Slur at Crowd While Singing at a Bar
He was screaming at other guests in the bar.
Actress From Van Halen’s ‘Hot for Teacher’ Recreates Role in New Video
Waldo makes a return too.
There Are Only Four Songs Guns N’ Roses Haven’t Played Live
They've almost played 'em all.
23 Rock + Metal Drummers Influenced by John Bonham
The one and only Bonzo.
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It's something that would happen in the studio.
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It'll premiere on Reelz this month.
These Are the 19 Songs Led Zeppelin Have Never Played Live
A whole lotta live.
Ted Nugent Finally Admits the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Real
It's only been (over) a year.
The 8 Most Controversial TV Performances in Rock + Metal
That nearly got the bands banned... or did.
Duff McKagan Details First Meeting With Slash, Early Seattle Punk Scene
Seattle was very different from L.A.