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

Bret Michaels plots 40th anniversary Poison reunion in 2026
By Stef Lach published
Bret Michaels hopes classic lineup can get together for 40 dates to celebrate four decades of Poison

Eric Clapton slams the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a "frat boys club"
By Stef Lach published
Guitar God Eric Clapton says he was suckered into getting involved with the "establishment" Rock Hall

Megadeth drummer hits out at fashion brand for "stealing" heavy metal imagery
By Stef Lach published
Hoodie includes Soilwork album art which has caught the attention of Megadeth and Lamb of God members

Mike Portnoy doesn't regret leaving Dream Theater despite massive success of his recent return to the band
By Stef Lach published
His return to Dream Theater has gone down very well. So does Mike Portnoy regret leaving in the first place?

Refused announce 2025 North American farewell tour as singer Dennis Lyxzén recovers from heart attack
By Stef Lach published
Swedish hardcore punk heroes Refused will tour North America one last time before calling it a day in 2025

Mark Tremonti says Creed are here to stay
By Stef Lach published
Guitarist Mark Tremonti is working hard to make future room for reunited Creed in his jam-packed schedule

Rob Halford has no plans to retire while Judas Priest "can still deliver the goods"
By Stef Lach published
Judas Priest's 73-year-old frontman says band's energy and love from the fans keep the "heavy metal machine rolling"

Will Oasis release a new album as part of their comeback? According to Liam, it's "already finished"
By Stef Lach published
Liam Gallagher says a new Oasis album is "in the bag"

Linkin Park tickets for LA and New York shows sell out fast as vocalist Emily Armstrong addresses criticism over previous support of actor later convicted of rape
By Stef Lach published
Ticket sales for Linkin Park comeback get off to a flying start as new singer speaks out under fire

Morrissey keen on "lucrative" offer for The Smiths to reunite – Johnny Marr...not so much
By Stef Lach published
Morrissey says Johnny Marr ignored recent big money offer for The Smiths reunion but says he was on board

Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais hits back at "ageism" and "misogyny" from older Oasis fans upset that they can't get tickets for upcoming reunion tour
By Stef Lach published
Some Oasis fans aren't happy that young people got reunion tickets – Noel's daughter says stop with the gatekeeping

Joy Division Day in Macclesfield will celebrate iconic band and late frontman Ian Curtis
By Stef Lach published
Joy Division Day will be held in Macclesfield, England, on September 7 with tours and a tribute band lined up for fans

Black Veil Brides wanted to make an album that replicated Metallica's world-dominating Black Album "on every level"
By Stef Lach published
On their 2014 self-titled album, Black Veil Brides were trying to "replicate" Metallica's own self-titled epic 'Black Album'

Foo Fighters take action over Donald Trump's use of My Hero at rally – and they'll donate royalties to his opponent Kamala Harris
By Stef Lach published
Donald Trump's campaign used Foo Fighters song at a rally without getting their permission

Linkin Park launch countdown timer on their website – hinting at upcoming major announcement
By Stef Lach published
A 100-hour countdown is running on Linkin Park's website and speculation is rife that it's teasing a comeback

Helmet cancel US tour over financial concerns and poor ticket sales
By Stef Lach published
New York noise-rock heroes Helmet have pulled the plug on 14-date US tour due to kick off next month

Enter Shikari, Fontaines D.C., IDLES and more sign Love Music Hate Racism statement condemning recent far-right riots in England
By Stef Lach published
A string of artists including Enter Shikari and Fontaines D.C. have lent their support to Love Music Hate Racism statement

Coal Chamber postpone US tour after ill Dez Fafara had to be "revived" by his wife
By Stef Lach published
Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara collapsed at home and spent 9 hours in emergency room after medical event

Beastie Boys broke open their gold record to play it – only to be confronted by piano covers of Barry Manilow "and some other shit"
By Stef Lach published
Studio shenanigans were fairly standard for the Beastie Boys, but this stunt left them more than a little confused

If Creed release new music, Mark Tremonti insists it will not stray too far from their original sound
By Stef Lach published
There could be new music from the reunited Creed – and guitarist Tremonti vows it won't get too "progressive"

Watch Red Hot Chili Peppers perform Can't Stop in Los Angeles as part of Paris 2024 Olympic closing ceremony
By Stef Lach published
Red Hot Chili Peppers take part in handover from Paris to Los Angeles – where 2028 Olympics will be held

Watch epic lazer show announcing Nine Inch Nails will score upcoming Tron: Ares movie
By Stef Lach published
Disney reveals Nine Inch Nails' involvement in Tron: Ares with epic lazer show at D23 Expo fan event in California

Watch footage of Lemmy tribute and exhibits at UK's Bloodstock Open Air Festival
By Stef Lach published
Bloodstock 2024 is underway and late Motorhead frontman Lemmy is being celebrated in a number of ways
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