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

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

Doors guitarist Robby Krieger and Stewart Copeland of The Police among the stars confirmed for Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp
By Stef Lach published
Los Angeles camp attendees will learn from former members of The Doors, The Police, Nickelback, Black Sabbath and more

Stars from across the world of rock pay tribute to Aerosmith after the iconic band announced their retirement from touring
By Stef Lach published
Brian May, Slash, Sammy Hagar and more hail Aerosmith's legacy as Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury leads to retirement

Watch James Hetfield sing Metallica hit Enter Sandman after inhaling helium
By Stef Lach published
Metallica frontman gives us all a laugh as he celebrates his 61st birthday – under the influence of helium gas

Queens of the Stone Age cancel more European shows as frontman Josh Homme recovers from emergency surgery
By Stef Lach published
A further string of Queens of the Stone Age festival dates in Europe pulled as Josh Homme remains in doctors' care

Fans' hopes dashed over cryptic My Chemical Romance social media posts: "Our Facebook got hacked."
By Stef Lach published
A series of off-brand Facebook posts had My Chemical Romance fans dreaming of a tour or album announcement

Watch Gojira in fiery performance at Olympics opening ceremony in Paris
By Stef Lach published
Gojira blast out metal version of French revolutionary song Ah! Ça Ira at Olympic Games opening ceremony

Iconic Los Angeles recording studio the Record Plant to close its doors after more than 50 years of rich rock and metal history
By Stef Lach published
Record Plant in LA has hosted Guns N' Roses, Black Sabbath, Nine Inch Nails, Fleetwood Mac and many others

Slayer's Kerry King wishes he'd cut a better deal for his solo on Beastie Boys' No Sleep Till Brooklyn: "I would be a rich man."
By Stef Lach published
While Slayer's Kerry King can't be short of a few quid, he thinks he'd be significantly better off if he'd shared profits

Slash on the chemistry he felt when he and Axl reunited Guns N' Roses: "I missed him."
By Stef Lach published
Slash and Axl Rose got the old GNR gang back together in 2016 after putting years of animosity behind them

Watch video for new Suicidal Tendencies single Nós Somos Família featuring former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg
By Stef Lach published
Nós Somos Família is the first Suicidal Tendencies track to feature ex-Slipknot man Jay Weinberg

Blackie Lawless tells fans who think W.A.S.P. don't play live at all to stay away from their shows
By Stef Lach published
W.A.S.P. frontman Blackie Lawless admits to using back tracks in live performances and has no time for the critics

Watch this world record attempt at creating the biggest 'wall of death' ever
By Stef Lach published
Hellfest in France was the scene of what some are calling the biggest 'wall of death' ever

Anger from fans and bands over chaos at Capulet Fest in Connecticut, USA
By Stef Lach published
Festival stuns fans after last-minute switch from Thompson, CT, to much smaller venue in Hartford – 50 miles away
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