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

Paul Weller on British politicians: "Mugs, all of them."
By Stef Lach published
Modfather Paul Weller isn't shy about voicing his opinion – and he lets fly when asked what he thinks about politicians

Watch Mike Portnoy learning Tool's Pneuma – a drum track so complicated it "makes Dream Theater look like Weezer"
By Stef Lach published
Dream Theater's Mike Portnoy wrestled with learning Tool drummer Danny Carey's work on epic track Pneuma

Slash adds his voice to the growing concern that musicians have over the impact of AI
By Stef Lach published
Artificial Intelligence is a problem for a number of artists including Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash

Iron Butterfly founder Doug Ingle dead at 78
By Stef Lach published
Lead singer, organ player and main songwriter of Iron Butterfly Doug Ingle passed away surrounded by family

After Ozzy admits he'd love to play one final Black Sabbath show with Bill Ward, Tony Iommi describes it as a "nice idea"
By Stef Lach published
Ozzy recently said he'd like to give "unfinished" Black Sabbath a proper send-off and Tony Iommi is not ruling it out

Slash confirms Guns N' Roses are planning to make a new album
By Stef Lach published
Guns N' Roses are "trying" to make the follow-up to 2008's Chinese Democracy

Sir Paul McCartney is Britain's first musician billionaire
By Stef Lach published
The Beatles icon Sir Paul McCartney's net worth is now more than £1billion

AC/DC share first photo of new 2024 lineup featuring drummer Matt Laug and bassist Chris Chaney
By Stef Lach published
AC/DC are set to hit the road on their Power Up tour and the current lineup can be seen in new rehearsal photo

Def Leppard's Joe Elliott has a problem with the "silly, silly term" that is heavy metal
By Stef Lach published
They may be one of the shining lights of NWOBHM – but Joe Elliott insists Def Leppard are not a heavy metal band

Mike + The Mechanics announce 30-date UK greatest hits tour for 2025
By Stef Lach published
Mike + The Mechanics will hit the road for widespread tour billed as featuring "all the hits and a drift into Genesis"

Watch trailer for new Lollapalooza documentary Lolla
By Stef Lach published
Lolla: The Story of Lollapalooza will be released later this month – watch the official trailer now

Watch man play Metallica's Pulling Teeth bass solo while squatting 225lbs. Definitely DO NOT try this at home
By Stef Lach published
Here's something you don't see everyday. A man squatting 225lbs while playing epic Cliff Burton Metallica solo

Megadeth's Dave Mustaine has no fears over the future of heavy metal
By Stef Lach published
Dave Mustaine of metal giants Megadeth believes the genre's future is bright

Hard rocking mum plays Rage Against The Machine and System Of A Down on baby instruments for her toddler – and it's straight up adorable
By Stef Lach published
Watch @bigmerla entertain her little one with cute covers of Rage Against The Machine and System Of A Down

'Grateful' Deryck Whibley reflects on 10 years of sobriety and Sum 41's rise back to the top of their game
By Stef Lach published
It's 10 years since Sum 41's Deryck Whibley nearly died from alcoholism and he's never been happier to be alive

Black Sabbath Ballet announces international dates after huge success of UK run
By Stef Lach published
Black Sabbath – The Ballet is headed for the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany and the USA

Maynard James Keenan's plans for the next 18 months? Wine, fried chicken and new songs for Tool, A Perfect Circle and Puscifer
By Stef Lach published
As Maynard James Keenan's epic 60th birthday celebrations roll on, he's planning new Tool, APC and Puscifer songs

Courtney Love: "I always wanted to be known as a bitch. Kurt wanted to be liked but not me."
By Stef Lach published
Courtney Love on public perceptions and how Kurt Cobain's death took hatred towards her to a new level

Chino Moreno set to record vocals for "invigorated" new Deftones album
By Stef Lach published
Music is in the bag for Deftones' follow-up to 2020's Ohms – as singer Chino confirms he'll lay down vocals after Coachella

No Doubt roll out greatest hits and surprise guest Olivia Rodrigo at Coachella comeback
By Stef Lach published
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt rolled back the years in first live performance in 9 years with acclaimed Coachella slot

Blink-182 cancel three Mexico shows as bassist Mark Hoppus hit by throat infection and "severe bronchitis"
By Stef Lach published
Illness leads to Blink-182 pulling the plug on three dates in Mexico this week

Watch remastered HD footage of Bon Scott-fronted AC/DC performing Jailbreak live in London in 1976
By Stef Lach published
AC/DC have released remastered high-definition video of their 1976 performance of Jailbreak in London

Listen to A Perfect Circle, Puscifer and Primus on new split Sessanta E.P.P.P.
By Stef Lach published
Primus, Puscifer and A Perfect Circle join forces for new split release celebrating Maynard James Keenan's 60th birthday
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