Swedish masters of metal Meshuggah have announced a spring 2025 headlining tour across North America with friends Carcass and Cannibal Corpse. This legendary tour kicks off this March in Quebec and ends in none other than Maddison Square Gardens on April 24th. This short run in the States and Canada is then followed by Meshuggah’s […]
The sprawling fires currently raging across Los Angeles have left a trail of destruction, disrupting lives, livelihoods, and the creative heartbeat of the city. Among the hardest hit is the music industry, a community deeply intertwined with LA’s multicultural fabric. From historic venues to home studios, the flames have scorched sacred spaces, threatening the careers […]
Yes, you heard it, folks. Dallas-based brewery Celestial Beerworks announced the launch of their very special, nookie-flavored Fred Thirst IPA last Thursday, January 2nd. Bursting with attitude and hopped with beer terms we don’t fully understand, this delicious drink contains 7% alcohol by volume. That’s all the info we need… we don’t care about its […]
BeachLife Festival returns for its sixth year, taking over the stunning Redondo Beach waterfront from May 2nd to the 4th, 2025. As southern California’s premier live music, art, and culinary event, BeachLife 2025 is a musical fest that promises an unforgettable experience, with an eclectic lineup of legendary artists, local emerging talent, and immersive cultural […]
This celebration cannot be spared. For its silver anniversary, Punk Rock Bowling is pulling out all the stops with one of its strongest lineups ever — including a historic first-time appearance by Social Distortion! From May 24th through the 26th, downtown Las Vegas will transform into a punk rock paradise with thousands of fans descending […]
Top Shelf has had the pleasure of a sit down with American rapper X-Raided, who talked of music, prison, and his strong connection with the Menendez brothers, who (as most of us are aware) are currently incarcerated for killing their parents with hopes for future release. In 1992, Anerae Veshaughn Brown (aka, X-Raided) was sentenced […]
The Queen Mary Events Park evolved into a post-apocalyptic wonderland over November 29th and 30th, hosting the second annual bass-heavy Apocalypse: Zombieland Festival. With four wasteland stages, this festival offered a zombie-themed adventure for dubstep and drum and bass (DnB) heads alike. Amongst the spine-vibrating drops, the roaming undead, and stunning waterfront views of Long […]
Get ready for an unforgettable day of vibrant reggae rhythms, delicious food, and family-friendly fun at the annual Reggae on the Creek Festival, taking place on May 10th, 2025, at the Green River Taproom in Winters, California. Just 15 minutes from west Sacramento, this lively event promises something for everyone, making it the perfect way […]
After nearly a decade away from American stadiums, AC/DC is plugging back in. The rock veterans just announced their 2025 PWR/Up North American Tour, marking their first US shows since 2016 and proving that rock’s most enduring act isn’t done making noise and melting faces. The 13-date stadium run kicks off April 10th in Minneapolis […]
Bowling for Ronnie, the once-a-year charity event to support the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund, is back. Each year, the bowling tournament attracts celebrities across the music and movie industries, taking place this year on November 14th at PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California — just northwest of Hollywood. The […]
If you’re looking to kick off the holiday season with a bang, Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) has you covered! Their Christmas show at the Erie Insurance Arena was nothing short of a spectacular experience that brought magic, music, and a whole lot of energy to a hefty Pennsylvanian crowd. With two shows, one at 2:30pm and […]
What the world needs more of is a return to that good ‘ol rock-and-roll sound. Multi-instrumentalist Brian Davis lives and breathes this ethos, heading up several hot projects out of San Diego, including a Zeppelin tribute band, Zeptune, in which he not only nails the vocals, but Robert Plant‘s all-around aura! Zeptune is always a […]
The end is upon us… and it’s not the future anyone could have imagined. Zombies have risen, cities have fallen, and panic has swept across the globe. Humanity is in the grip of a full-blown catastrophe. But amidst the chaos, a discovery has surfaced, offering a glimmer of hope — bass music is the last […]
**UPDATE: As of November 30th, 2024, Sick New World has announced its cancellation for April 2025. If you want to read about how awesome it would’ve been, see below and pray for better days.** Whelp, nothing we can do about the election now, no matter what side of the political fence you reside on. Politics […]
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