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

Oasis announce Live ’25 reunion tour film to be produced by Peaky Blinders creator
By Stef Lach published
Film will document Oasis' upcoming reunion as Noel and Liam Gallagher play huge venues around the world

Deftones announce more North American dates for 2025 with IDLES in support
By Stef Lach published
Deftones will play an additional 14 dates in Canada and the US in August and September of this year

"My reason for being there is the connection between myself and everybody that I brought with me." Tobias Forge on why Ghost's upcoming shows will be a phone-free zone
By Stef Lach published
Tobias Forge explains why your mobile phone will be locked away during the upcoming Ghost tour

Smashing Pumpkins classic Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness to be turned into an opera for 30th anniversary
By Stef Lach published
Chicago's Lyric Opera to host 'A Night Of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness' for seven nights in November

Metallica announce VR immersive concert experience with Apple
By Stef Lach published
You can watch "overwhelming" Metallica live performance – as long as you've got a set of $2500 Apple Vision Pros

Lawyer considers class action lawsuit as Tool fans express anger over setlist choices for Dominican Republic two-night event
By Stef Lach published
Fans were promised two "unique" sets for Tool In The Sand event – but some were unhappy when the band repeated 4 songs

"Prepare for a new offering." Sleep Token are teasing us again
By Stef Lach published
Sleep Token ramp up the mystery as they drop another strong hint that their fourth album is imminent

Watch Tobias Forge break down the story behind each of Ghost's iconic frontmen – including every Papa Emeritus, Cardinal Copia and every character leading up to Papa V Perpetua
By Stef Lach published
Ghost mainman Tobias Forge gives inside scoop on aesthetic of the Papas, Cardinals and Nameless Ghouls of the Ghost clergy

"My focus moving forward is on the re-release of Forever, and God willing, getting back out on the road." Jon Bon Jovi on what's next for Bon Jovi
By Stef Lach published
Jon Bon Jovi has his sights set on touring again as he recovers from surgery to repair his damaged vocal cord

For a cool $12,495 you can be Kiss star Gene Simmons' roadie for a day
By Stef Lach published
Gene Simmons is selling fans the chance to be his roadie for a day – and he'll throw in a bass guitar used during Kiss rehearsals

Napalm Death have recorded a cover of a Ramones song with a guest appearance from Sonic Youth's Thurston Moore – and we cannot wait to hear it
By Stef Lach published
Napalm Death, Voivod, Ihsahn, Mondo Generator and more will cover The Ramones for a pair of upcoming tribute albums

The Damned founding guitarist Brian James dead at 70
By Stef Lach published
Brian James wrote much of The Damned's early material as they carved their place in punk rock history

Former Ministry and Prong drummer Aaron Rossi dead at 44
By Stef Lach published
Metal Hall of Famer Aaron Rossi played with Prong, Ministry, John 5 and others and was nominated for a Grammy in 2009

Kansas singer Ronnie Platt in high spirits after successful surgery to treat thyroid cancer
By Stef Lach published
Kansas vocalist Ronnie Platt thanks fans for support as he reveals he's recovering from successful thyroid cancer surgery

Motley Crue postpone Las Vegas residency for singer Vince Neil to undergo medical procedure
By Stef Lach published
Motley Crue will now launch their Las Vegas run in September as Vince Neil takes a step back on doctors' orders

"It's very hollow and astoundingly creatively unfulfilling." Why Wolfgang Van Halen won't make his living by performing Van Halen songs
By Stef Lach published
Wolfgang Van Halen thinks he'd be "selling out" if he gave in to fan demands to play Van Halen songs

"Will we let the machines take the stage, or will we fight for the irreplaceable magic of human artistry?" Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page hits out at UK Government's Artificial Intelligence proposals
By Stef Lach published
Led Zeppelin icon Jimmy Page speaks out as UK Government wraps up consultation into AI 'learning' capabilities

Disturbed's David Draiman wants to collaborate with rapper Kendrick Lamar on this generation's Walk This Way
By Stef Lach published
Disturbed would love to work with rap star Kendrick Lamar on a crossover track to rival Walk This Way and Bring The Noise

Watch official pro-shot footage of Post Malone and Nirvana members performing Smells Like Teen Spirit for Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary
By Stef Lach published
Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic and Pat Smear were joined by Post Malone for lively performance of Nirvana's smash hit from Nevermind

Steven Tyler's recent live performance got Aerosmith fans' hopes up – but the vocalist will never tour again
By Stef Lach published
Drummer Matt Sorum was thrilled to perform with Steven Tyler this month but says the singer can't get back on the road

Watch video for Billy Morrison's Gods of Rock N Roll featuring Ozzy Osbourne
By Stef Lach published
Black Sabbath icon Ozzy and Billy Morrison join forces again on reimagined new single Gods of Rock N Roll

Oasis ticket fiasco rumbles on as thousands of fans have tickets cancelled in Ticketmaster 'bot' crackdown
By Stef Lach published
Ticket sales for the Oasis reunion were already mired in controversy – and now some fans have been left heartbroken again

"He immediately tore open the doors of what could be." Gene Simmons recalls being blown away by Ace Frehley's Kiss audition
By Stef Lach published
They've had their differences over the years, but Gene Simmons still gives props to The Spaceman for what he brought to Kiss
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