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).
Lauryn Schaffner
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.
The 10 Rock + Metal Bands With the Most Diehard Fanbases
They take 'Stan' to a new level.
James Hetfield’s Son’s Band Bastardane Reveal Advice Metallica Frontman Gave Them
Nothing like getting tips from a legend.
Kirk Hammett Says Metallica Warned Everyone About Music Streaming
Remember when Metallica sued Napster?
Musicians Talking About Chris Cornell
They honor the late Soundgarden frontman.