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.

Articles by: Stef Lach

Creed, 2023

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"

Flea, Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at the LA28 Olympic Games Handover Celebration.

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

Nine Inch Nails members Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross appear at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, California on August 09, 2024.

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

Lemmy on stage with Motorhead

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

Stewart Copeland and Robby Krieger

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

Photo of AEROSMITH and Joe PERRY and Tom HAMILTON and Steven TYLER and Brad WHITFORD and Joey KRAMER; L-R: Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Steven Tyler (front), Tom Hamilton (back), Joey Kramer - posed, studio, group shot

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

James Hetfield of Metallica performs onstage.

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

QOTSA

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

My Chemical Romance in 2022

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

Gojira perform during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, July 26, 2024.

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

Exterior view of the Record Plant recording studio is seen on July 27, 2005 in Los Angeles, California.

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

Kerry King performs at Electric Ballroom on June 18, 2024 in London, England.

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

Axl Rose and Slash of Guns N' Roses perform onstage during the Power Trip music festival at Empire Polo Club on October 06, 2023 in Indio, California.

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

Suicidal Tendencies 2024

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

WASP in 1987

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

Illustration of the audience atmosphere during Hellfest - Day One extreme music festival on June 27, 2024 in Clisson, France.

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

An advert for Capulet Fest 2024

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

Drummer Chris Slade of AC/DC performs during the AC/DC Rock Or Bust Tour at Madison Square Garden on September 14, 2016 in New York City.

Chris Slade admits to feeling insulted when AC/DC asked him to stick around as Phil Rudd's understudy

By Stef Lach published

Slade had success as AC/DC drummer on The Razors Edge – but wasn't happy when they brought back hellraiser Rudd

Pearl Jam in 2024

Pearl Jam's Stone Gossard hails the "shamanistic" brilliance of IDLES

By Stef Lach published

As Pearl Jam shorten sets for their own longevity, guitarist Stone Gossard recommends the frantic energy of IDLES

Mr Bungle

Watch Mr Bungle cover Van Halen's Loss of Control – with guest shredding from Wolfgang Van Halen

By Stef Lach published

Wolfgang Van Halen joins Mr Bungle for Van Halen cover at Graspop festival in Belgium

Dave Davies performs live in concert at New York Society for Ethical Culture Concert Hall on April 12, 2019 in New York City.

Dave Davies "very sad" to find his Rock Hall of Fame trophy for sale on eBay

By Stef Lach published

Kinks icon Dave Davies lost track of Rock Hall trophy around the time of his 2004 stroke and now he hopes to get it back

Scott Weiland of Velvet Revolver during K-Rock's Claus Fest IV - Decenber 3, 2004 at Continental Airline's Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. (

Scott Weiland's widow Jamie says late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman doesn't get accolades, respect and recognition he deserves

By Stef Lach published

Jamie Weiland insists Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver singer didn't die of overdose

1976. Kiss arrive at London airport for their first European tour, already sporting black and silver make up and costumes. From left to right they are guitarist Ace Frehley, lead singer Gene Simmons, guitarist Paul Stanley and drummer Peter Criss.

Gene Simmons wishes he was harder on former Kiss members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss over their substance abuse issues

By Stef Lach published

Kiss star Gene Simmons says if he was harder on them, Ace and Criss might have been in the band until the final shows

Brent Smith of Shinedown visits SiriusXM Studios on March 28, 2024 in Miami Beach, Florida.

Shinedown frontman Brent Smith says he has seen music "cure cancer"

By Stef Lach published

Brent Smith of Shinedown says he's seen songs cure cancer – repeating a claim he made back in 2019

Jon Bon Jovi attends the "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" UK Premiere at the Odeon Luxe West End on April 17, 2024 in London, England.

Jon Bon Jovi says there is "no miracle" that will heal his damaged vocal cord enough for him to tour any time soon

By Stef Lach published

Bon Jovi frontman is promoting the band's new album but admits touring to support it is not an option