Stef Lach
Stef wrote close to 5000 stories during his time as Assistant Online News Editor and, later, as Online News Editor at Louder's former incarnation, TeamRock, between 2014-2016. An accomplished reporter and journalist, Stef has written extensively for a number of UK newspapers including The Herald and the Glasgow Times, and also played bass with UK rock favourites Logan. His favourite bands are Pixies and Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. Stef left the world of rock'n'roll news behind when he moved to his beloved Canada in 2016, setting just outside of Toronto, Ontario. He returned to Louder as a contributing news writer in late 2022, with his next 5,000 stories now firmly in his sights.
Latest articles by Stef Lach

Twisted Sister's Jay Jay French on making a living in music
By Stef Lach published
Twisted Sister guitarist is the latest musician to speak on the difficulties facing artists in the "criminal" music business

Sharon Osbourne on dying Ozzy's determination to perform one last time
By Stef Lach published
Ozzy Osbourne and his family knew he didn't have long to live – yet he insisted on performing at epic farewell show

Comedian Jack Whitehall says Jared Leto tried to alter his Brit Awards script
By Stef Lach published
Brits host Jack Whitehall says he halted Thirty Seconds To Mars frontman Jared Leto's diva moment

Lamb of God changed their logo because the old one looked like "a falafel restaurant menu"
By Stef Lach published
Sometimes brands need a refresh – but Lamb of God's reason for designing a new logo is surely a first

Faith No More's Roddy Bottum on hair metal
By Stef Lach published
Queer icon Roddy Bottom of Faith No More recalls the "ugly" side of hair metal

3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dead at 47
By Stef Lach published
Tributes pour in for 3 Doors Down singer who helped "redefine mainstream rock music"

Maynard James Keenan regrets some of the lyrics he wrote on those early Tool records
By Stef Lach published
Widely regarded as a smart and witty lyricist, Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan thinks he could have done better on some tracks

Peter Criss recalls his first conversation with Gene Simmons and the birth of Kiss
By Stef Lach published
Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness

Record company execs expect big things of Dave Grohl's daughter Violet
By Stef Lach published
Violet Grohl has signed a record contract with Republic Records/Island EMI who say "she represents the next generation of artists"

"We’re broke. We can't get jobs – and we just did two months in arenas and stadiums."
By Stef Lach published
These Manchester doom punks are the latest band to reveal the hardships facing touring musicians

Grateful Dead founding guitarist and singer Bob Weir dead at 78
By Stef Lach published
Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead has died from underlying lung issues months after cancer battle

System Of A Down's Daron Malakian on being asked to fill in for injured James Hetfield on Metallica's 2000 Summer Sanitarium tour
By Stef Lach published
System Of A Down had yet to make their breakthrough – but guitarist Malakian was thrust onto the stage with metal royalty

Watch Billy Joel perform live for first time since being diagnosed with rare brain condition – as he surprises tribute band and audience in Florida
By Stef Lach published
Billy Joel surprises tribute band and performs two songs with them in front of stunned audience

Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley gives "major health update" and reveals his body is operating at level of someone 8 years younger
By Stef Lach published
Deryck Whibley was all but dead 12 years ago – now the Sum 41 man is thriving thanks to healthy living regime

Guitar God Nita Strauss announces 'miracle' pregnancy as she and husband look forward to welcoming their first child
By Stef Lach published
'Hurricane' Nita Strauss is pregnant with a son, she has confirmed in a statement alongside husband Josh Villalta

Oasis sold more tickets in 2025 than Beyonce
By Stef Lach published
New data shows Oasis' reunion tour sold more tickets than any other tour this year – including Beyonce's

StubHub sorry for "confusion" over Christian Christmas concert promoted with a picture of metal giants Lamb of God
By Stef Lach published
'Behold The Lamb Of God' event in South Carolina featured picture of Randy Blythe's metal giants on ticketing website

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine reveals he's suffering from hand condition that makes it "really painful to play"
By Stef Lach published
With Megadeth counting down to retirement, Mustaine reveals he's dealing with condition called Dupuytren's contracture

"I’m still confused." Zak Starkey still doesn't know why he was fired – then rehired and fired again – from The Who
By Stef Lach published
Drummer Zak Starkey holds no grudges after dramatic in-again-out-again saga with The Who

Ghost team up with charity to deliver food packages in Los Angeles via branded robot
By Stef Lach published
Ghost's 'Skele-Bot' took to the streets of Inglewood to deliver food to people in need

Sleep Token accused of copyright infringement by photographer who claims picture was used on merch without permission
By Stef Lach published
The tables appear to have turned on Sleep Token, who have previously taken a hard line on copyright issues

Metallica fans banned for life after "incredibly stupid" speaker tower stunt at show in Australia
By Stef Lach published
Ever thought about climbing on part of the stage or sound setup at a gig? Two Metallica fans can tell you why you really shouldn't

Behaviour of one former Megadeth member means there will be no reunions on upcoming farewell tour
By Stef Lach published
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine rules out bringing former members back as guests on farewell tour
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