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

Liam Gallagher hits back at "s***c***s" who criticised his vocals after he sang Oasis classics at Joshua v Dubois fight
By Stef Lach published
Liam Gallagher performed Oasis hits at heavyweight title fight in London – and some observers were unimpressed

Slipknot's set at Knotfest Iowa cut short by severe weather
By Stef Lach published
Slipknot forced to play earlier than planned and were onstage for under an hour as weather turned ugly

Jane's Addiction cancel next show after bust-up and guitarist Dave Navarro posts cryptic "goodnight" message on social media
By Stef Lach published
The future of Jane's Addiction looks bleak as band cancel show and guitarist Dave Navarro seemingly bids farewel

Perry Farrell's wife Etty gives her account of his onstage bust-up with Jane's Addiction bandmate Dave Navarro
By Stef Lach published
Etty Farrell describes Perry as a "crazed beast" after he swung at Navarro during chaotic Jane's Addiction Boston show

Kiss icon Gene Simmons gives new Linkin Park lineup his backing
By Stef Lach published
The Demon from Kiss says Linkin Park should get the same chance as other acts who lost key members

Chaotic Jane's Addiction show ends early as Perry Farrell takes a swing at a shocked Dave Navarro
By Stef Lach published
Singer Perry Farrell has onstage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro during Jane's Addiction gig in Boston

Pearl Jam cover Ted Nugent's Stranglehold but give the lyrics an anti-gun update. Ted Nugent, as you might imagine, is not happy about it
By Stef Lach published
Left-leaning Pearl Jam won't be surprised that right winger Ted Nugent doesn't love their take on his song

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
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