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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Metallica + Linkin Park Were Reportedly Set to Earn Several Million Dollars for Sick New World Performances
A report states that Sick New World 2025 was canceled because Metallica and Linkin Park were set to earn $5 million each, and not enough tickets sold.
Metallica Fans Share Their Biggest Hot Takes on the Band on Reddit
Metallica fans are having a discussion and sharing their biggest hot takes about the band on Reddit, from 'St. Anger' to 'Death Magnetic' and more.
Metallica Reschedule Australia + New Zealand Tour Postponed From 2019
Metallica have rescheduled the dates for their tour of Australia and New Zealand, which was originally postponed from 2019.
Five Nice Things Dave Mustaine Has Said About Metallica
Here are at least five things Dave Mustaine has said about Metallica, since he's mostly known for talking about them in a negative way.
Metallica, Linkin Park + More Booked for 2025 Sick New World Festival – See Full Lineup
The full 2025 Sick New World festival lineup has been revealed, featuring performances from Metallica, Linkin Park, Evanescence, Three Days Grace and more.
Metallica Fans Debate Band’s Saddest Song on Reddit
Metallica fans on Reddit are having a debate about which of the band's songs are the saddest, including 'One,' 'Fade to Black' and others.
Study Reveals the Top Three Metal Bands on Mental Health Playlists
A study by Tebra shows which rock and metal bands appear most often on mental health playlists and the benefits of music on mood.
Metallica Announce 2025 North American Tour Dates
Metallica have announced an additional North American leg of their M72 World Tour for 2025, where they play two shows in every city.
The First Artist James Hetfield Took His Daughters to See in Concert (And They Fell Asleep)
The first artist James Hetfield took his daughters Marcella and Cali to see was Hannah Montana in the 2000s, and they fell asleep during it.
Six Mind-Boggling Things Metallica Have Accomplished
See a list of the most mind-boggling things Metallica have accomplished during their career, including chart records and more.