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

Sammy Hagar determined not to take bad blood with Alex Van Halen to his grave
By Stef Lach published
Hagar hopes to make peace with former Van Halen bandmate but admits they likely won't perform together again

"I was done after that, no more." Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones hasn't spoken to Johnny Rotten since 2008
By Stef Lach published
Any chance of Johnny Rotten fronting the Sex Pistols again seems slim as bandmate Steve Jones says 2008 tour was "too much"

"It's kind of a mental health thing." Mike Shinoda on new Linkin Park lineup and why Brad Delson stepped away from reunion live duties
By Stef Lach published
Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson's absence is linked to his mental health, says singer Mike Shinoda

Jerry Cantrell says some bands earn just "1000th of a cent" each time their song is streamed
By Stef Lach published
Commenting on streaming revenues, Alice In Chains mainman says "It's a bad business model"

Alien Ant Farm kick CKY off co-headlining tour as Dryden Mitchell claims he was punched in the face by Chad I Ginsburg
By Stef Lach published
CKY frontman accused of punching Alien Ant Farm singer – resulting in swift removal from UK and Ireland tour

Court rules that Ed Sheeran did not steal song idea from Marvin Gaye's Let's Get It On
By Stef Lach published
Ed Sheeran was accused of infringing copyright of Marvin Gaye's massive hit on his own song Thinking Out Loud

Best punk band of all time according to The Offspring? Creedence Clearwater Revival...
By Stef Lach published
The Offspring's Dexter Holland picks his G.O.A.T punk band – and it's not the answer anyone expected

Nightwish manager Ewo Pohjola charged in Finland with assaulting two women
By Stef Lach published
Nightwish say they won't comment until assault case against manager Ewo Pohjola is fully resolved

Tim 'Herb' Alexander opens up on his decision to quit Primus
By Stef Lach published
Former Primus drummer Tim Alexander explains he has been in a "dark place" recently and desperately needed change

Watch trailer for Mars Volta documentary exploring intense friendship between band's two stars
By Stef Lach published
Omar and Cedric: If This Ever Gets Weird takes deep dive into the friendship Mars Volta and At The Drive-In duo

Within Temptation's Sharon Den Adel on sharing her political views in the band's songs: "What kind of world do we want to live in?"
By Stef Lach published
Symphonic metal outfit Within Temptation feel the time is right to speak up on the important things

Mastodon's Bill Kelliher says bands are still trying to recover from "irreparable damage" to touring business
By Stef Lach published
Mastodon man gives brutally honest insight into why touring is so much harder now and why merch got so expensive

Who's gonna tell him? Busker drums Red Hot Chili Peppers song without realising drummer Chad Smith was watching
By Stef Lach published
Watch busker play Red Hot Chili Peppers' Otherside to an audience of one – the man who plays on the record

Plan is in place for new Guns N' Roses music, says Duff McKagan
By Stef Lach published
Guns N' Roses have been talking about a new album for some time – and now Duff tells fans to stay tuned

Watch Avenged Sevenfold play setlist made up of tracks from Waking The Fallen and City Of Evil at special fan club show in California
By Stef Lach published
Avenged Sevenfold thrill fans at sweaty throwback 25th anniversary show packed with early favourites

Pixies praise "wonderful" new bassist Emma Richardson and offer advice for reunited Oasis
By Stef Lach published
Pixies advise Oasis to avoid physical violence – and make plea to open for the Gallagher brothers in Los Angeles

The controversy caused by Cop Killer made a lot of money for Body Count – most of which they had to spend on lawyers
By Stef Lach published
Ice-T: "Anybody that thinks controversy is a way to make money, it’s not."

Chris Cornell's daughter Toni hits out at "disgusting" TMZ coverage of Liam Payne's death
By Stef Lach published
Toni Cornell, daughter of the late Chris Cornell, slams reporting of former One Direction member Liam Payne's death

James Hetfield vows Metallica will never be "a legacy band"
By Stef Lach published
New music is a vital part of the package that thrash metal icons Metallica want to keep giving their fans

Poppy's new TV variety show lands this week and it's every bit as bizarre as you would hope
By Stef Lach published
Improbably Poppy is a twisted Sesame Street with creepy vibes, dark humour & threats of violence. It's brilliantly bonkers

Florida metal festival loses headliner and other acts after announcing Kyle Rittenhouse as a special guest
By Stef Lach published
Bands shun upcoming Shell Shock II festival as man who shot 3 people during Wisconsin unrest confirmed as guest

Two of the cute kids from Jack Black's smash hit movie School of Rock have got engaged
By Stef Lach published
In today's most heartwarming story, Marta and Frankie from School of Rock have got engaged in real life

Watch Chappell Roan perform acclaimed cover of Heart's Barracuda
By Stef Lach published
Some pop stars have a knack for nailing classic rock covers – as this version of Heart's Barracuda by Chappell Roan proves
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