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
The Most-Replayed Scenes From the 20 Most Popular Rock + Metal Music Videos
These are the scenes you keep watching over and over.
Pyro Tech Recalls What Caused James Hetfield’s 1992 Burn Accident
The infamous Montreal concert with Guns N' Roses.
Behemoth’s Nergal Names 21st Century Metallica Song That’s ‘One of Their Best Ever’
He appreciates their newer stuff just as much.
Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning': 10 Facts Only Superfans Know
The album that really got the wheels spinning.
Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Enters Hot 100 Chart For First Time Ever
All thanks to 'Stranger Things.'
‘Master of Puppets’ Explodes With Over 17 Million Spotify Downloads After ‘Stranger Things’ Finale
More fans come crawling faster.
Metallica Play ‘Master of Puppets’ Duet With ‘Stranger Things’ Eddie Munson
They posted it as a tribute.
Metallica’s ‘Master of Puppets’ Featured in ‘Stranger Things’ Season Four Finale
That's how you end a show.
Watch Metallica Play ‘Metal Militia’ Live for the First Time Since 2016
A 'Kill 'Em All' track.