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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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.
Kerry King Explains How ‘Big 4′ Bands Changed Over Time + Which Stayed Most Thrash
Kerry King discussed how the 'Big 4' thrash bands evolved in sound over time, and suggested that Slayer stayed the 'most thrash' out of them.
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.
Keith Urban Reveals Metal Band He Was In Was Named After Ace Frehley Song
Keith Urban recalled playing in a heavy metal band called Fractured Mirror when he was a teenager, named after the Ace Frehley song.
10 Rock Artists That Went Pop
A handful of rock bands have softened their sound over the years to a more pop-oriented style, whether it was only for an album or a permanent change.
What Corey Taylor Wants Fans to Remember With Dave Grohl Affair
Corey Taylor discussed Dave Grohl's affair on the 'Your Mom's House' podcast and urged rock fans to remember that musicians are people and make mistakes.
Foo Fighters Cancel Soundside Music Festival Performance in Statement
Foo Fighters have canceled their Soundside Music Festival performance in a statement, and it was their final scheduled show of 2024.