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

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

Eddie Vedder, Jack White, David Byrne and more to star at SNL 50th anniversary concert
By Stef Lach published
Saturday Night Live will also celebrate half century with Lady Gaga, Post Malone, Arcade Fire, Devo and The B-52s

"I terrified and annoyed countless people for decades." Lamb Of God's Randy Blythe on the karma of being cornered by drunks
By Stef Lach published
Sober for 14 years, Lamb Of God frontman says he of all people can't complain about drunkards getting on his nerves

"The last Tool record ... sounded like spa music." Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta gives brutally honest appraisal of prog metal giants' Fear Inoculum
By Stef Lach published
Tool's Fear Inoculum won praise from just about everyone – but Hatebreed singer Jasta was not a fan

"Marriage is f*cking metal." Cradle of Filth members Marek Šmerda and Zoë Federoff married in Arizona
By Stef Lach published
Cradle of Filth guitarist and keyboardist tied the knot in Tucson, Arizona

Primus guitarist Ler LaLonde's home decimated by California fires
By Stef Lach published
Primus man just one rock star impacted by devastating fires – with Anthrax, Rage Against the Machine and Smashing Pumpkins members affected

"The original fans are all our age, and they're all sort of expiring." Judas Priest's Ian Hill on the importance of appealing to a younger audience
By Stef Lach published
Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill says the band need to remain relevant – because their OG fans won't be around forever

Eric Avery working on new music with Jane's Addiction bandmates – but there's no mention of singer Perry Farrell
By Stef Lach published
Jane's Addiction bassist says he's working with band's drummer Stephen Perkins and guitarist Dave Navarro

"Rock and roll is all about being defiant." Do rappers belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Absolutely, says Offspring guitarist Noodles
By Stef Lach published
The Offspring's Noodles says Rock Hall should be inclusive – but he doesn't think his band will ever be inducted

"You can get clean and live a life beyond anything you’ve ever dreamed of." Lamb of God's Mark Morton shares inspiring message as he celebrates 6 years clean
By Stef Lach published
Lamb of God guitarist is loving life without booze or drugs – and he wants everyone to know recovery is possible

"I cut grass all day long." What Joey Belladonna did when he was fired by Anthrax
By Stef Lach published
After being let go by Anthrax in 1992, Joey Belladonna made a living working at a horse barn

"It felt like someone took a 300-pound man off my shoulders." John Corabi on being fired by Motley Crue
By Stef Lach published
John Corabi says being let go by Motley Crue was a bummer – but it also came with huge relief

"I don't care if they call us a metal band or punk or anything." Donita Sparks is okay with whatever label you want to give L7 – as long as you're still listening
By Stef Lach published
L7 have always walked the line between metal, punk and grunge

Las Vegas honours ZZ Top icon with special ceremony for 'Billy Gibbons Day'
By Stef Lach published
Billy Gibbons' home town of Las Vegas, Nevada, rolls out the red carpet with City Hall ceremony for ZZ Top star

"Would you rather sell tons of records and have people come at you or sell no records and have everybody love you?" Mark Tremonti isn't losing any sleep over the Creed haters
By Stef Lach published
There's nothing new about popular bands attracting a lot of hate – and Creed are just fine with that

"Metal is more of a brotherhood than any kind of music." Slayer's Kerry King hails the inclusivity of heavy metal
By Stef Lach published
Slayer guitarist says metal scene does a good job of not alienating potential fans

Early career advice given to Linkin Park included a choreographer suggesting they incorporate a "gimmick" in which they would kick off a shoe onstage. Yes, seriously.
By Stef Lach published
Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda recalls the wild shoe-related choreography tips the band wisely rejected
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