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
Soundgarden’s ‘Badmotorfinger': 10 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
Their breakthrough album.
Slayer’s ‘Reign in Blood': 10 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
It still reigns today.
Poll: What’s the Best Judas Priest Song? – Vote Now
Five decades of metal to choose from.
Ozzy Osbourne’s ‘Blizzard of Ozz': 10 Facts Only Superfans Would Know
The album that would change his life forever.
Never Forget: Rockers Pay Tribute on 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
We will never forget.
Watch Metallica Read Bad Reviews of ‘The Black Album’ on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
They also did an interview and played two songs.
KISS’ Paul Stanley Praises Metallica – How Could You Not Be a Fan
From one huge band to another.
Live Nation Events to Require Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test
They've updated their rules.
25 Rockers Who Have Appeared in Reality TV Shows
They traded the stage for a film crew.
Metallica’s ‘Ride the Lightning': 10 Facts Only Superfans Know
The album that really got the wheels spinning.
Metallica to Play Two 40th Anniversary Shows for Fan Club Members
A celebration with their most loyal fans.
Chris Jericho Compares New Fozzy to Def Leppard + Offers Advice for Vince Neil
There are a lot of potential singles.