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
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.
Metallica Announce New ‘Black Album’-Enhanced Batch of BLACKENED Whiskey
It's a new limited edition batch.
Metallica Post Cryptic ‘Black Album 2021′ Teaser on Social Media
What could it be?
These Are the 19 Songs Led Zeppelin Have Never Played Live
A whole lotta live.
Alice in Chains Cat Goes Viral — Watch
Feed your eyes!
Wolfgang Van Halen Says Grammys Asking Him to Play ‘Eruption’ Was ‘Tone-Deaf’
They asked him to play 'Eruption' as a tribute to his dad.
Grammy Producer Responds to Comments About Eddie Van Halen Tribute
'We did the best that we felt we could.'
Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell Is Finished With His First Solo Album Since 2002
It'll be his third ever.
Metallica to Play the ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
For the second time this year.