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

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Disturbed's David Draiman has been vocal in his support of Israel – and it now appears to be hurting his band's bottom line

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Rare footage of unmasked Slipknot at the peak of their early powers has found its way onto the internet

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Thommy Price also worked with Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Idol, Debbie Harry, Roger Daltrey, Ronnie Wood and more

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Fans have hit out at the action taken by Sleep Token's label and management firm

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Rob Zombie's 8th album will be released in February 2026. Watch video for new single Punks and Demons

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Zakk Wylde sings the praises of late friend Ozzy and says his toughness was among his most impressive qualities

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Tipping Point is the 1st single from Megadeth's upcoming final album

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Drummer of 9 years splits with Trivium hours before Aftershock Festival show – Sepultura's Greyson Nekrutman steps in

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Flemming Rasmussen produced Metallica's ...And Justice For All and was as surprised as anyone else by the bass guitar sound

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AC/DC performed at Murrayfield Stadium in the Scottish capital in the summer and – surprise, surprise – they were very loud

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Mogwai, Slowdive, The Twilight Sad and more will support The Cure in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester in 2026

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Band's official social media accounts make a Washing Machine-related post – which is shared by Kim Gordon

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Queen guitarist May wants to put on a "stupendous" run at shows at the revolutionary venue in Nevada

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The Metal God Rob Halford tied the knot with his long-term partner in a simple, private ceremony

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Work on a final Soundgarden album is about 70% complete – and it has been tough for the band to hear Cornell's voice "loud and clear"

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Iron Maiden singer despises cell phones at gigs and doesn't want to perform for "a bunch of Android twerps"

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Justin Hawkins and brother Dan said some things about Yungblud that angered fans – but The Darkness frontman is doubling down

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Airing of documentary focussed on last chapter of Ozzy's life was delayed at the request of his grieving family

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Mick Mars' bitter feud with Motley Crue rumbles on as bassist Nikki Sixx dismisses backing track accusations

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Foo Fighters announce show at 900-capacity venue in San Luis Obispo tonight (Saturday, September 13)

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P.O.D. guitarist says the band have stayed relevant by not following musical trends

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The Who will say goodbye to North America with a show in Greater Palm Springs, California, on Wednesday, October 1

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Issue that led to Motley Crue postponing Las Vegas residency had doctors doubting Vince Neil would ever perform again
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