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
Kirk Hammett Defends Metallica’s Decision to Keep Making ‘Blackened’ Whiskey
Despite James Hetfield's alcohol struggles.
Lars Ulrich Explains Why a Metallica Biopic Would Be ‘Complicated’
And whether he'd want to do one.
Metallica’s ‘…And Justice for All': 10 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
One of the most unique thrash albums.
Watch Metallica Play Two Songs Backstage With Lemmy Kilmister
So many metal legends in one room.
Metallica, Pantera, Guns N’ Roses + More Donated to Live Nation Crew Fund
Helping out the crew members that help them.
Metallica’s ‘Black Album': 8 Facts Only Superfans Know
One of the most popular albums in the game.
‘Metallica’ Sold Thousands of Copies in the Last Week, Re-Enters Billboard 200
This is its 580th week on the Billboard 200.
Metallica Are Back Together Rehearsing, See Clip of Full Band Playing
Name the song they're playing the intro to.
Metallica Release ‘Moth Into Flame’ Video From ‘S&M2′
The album's release is quickly approaching.
Ray Burton Immortalized in Crowd of San Francisco Giants Game
See Cliff Burton's dad honored in the stands.