Metal memories with Mike’s Dead at Welcome to Rockville 2024

A metal outfit by the name of Mike’s Dead is going full-force right now, consisting of the totally brutal art of self-expression. The music rockets you into an emotional abyss made up of equal parts strength, joy, and utter pain. Represented by Hopeless Records (a label fitting the artist’s subject matter), Top Shelf Music got […]

Experiencing the earth-shaking Welcome to Rockville 2024

Welcome to Rockville Fest conquered Florida once again this year! It has become Top Shelf’s annual trip to the NASCAR International Speedway by the shores of Daytona Beach. This festival is produced by the one and only Danny Wimmer Presents: one of the most riveting and largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.   […]

Lacuna Coil creates chaos in Nashville

It’s been 30 years since Italian metal icons Lacuna Coil began captivating the world with their beautiful and operatic style of music. Being a longtime fan, I had never managed to align my schedule with their tour dates. So, when their Ignite the Fire Tour was announced, I was thrilled to see Nashville listed as […]

Sick New World 2024

Sick New World made its crushing sold-out debut in 2023 and there’s no stopping this fantastic fest, bringing together the best in modern rock. With their second year, C3 Presents has proven SNW to be a landmark for Las Vegas festivals. Along with their second year came upgrades! Everyone got wristbands this year! It was […]

Intervals rocks Detroit with instrumental metal madness

A unique night, for sure, happened at St. Andrews Hall in Detroit. Different bands who had a similar sound, yet all sounded so different came together on April 12th, 2024. There was something for everyone to enjoy with this lineup. Makari and Body Thief started the night, warming up the crowd. Makari brought the alternative […]

Inkcarceration 2024 combines music & madmen once again in Ohio

Have you ever been to a haunted tattoo rock festival? Clearly, this is an event you do not want to miss! It’s a fest you will remember for a lifetime, believe us. Literally held within the walls of the Historic Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, the Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival is coming back in […]

A night of metal majesty with Avenged Sevenfold in Des Moines

As the echoes of heavy metal reverberated through the halls of the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa on March 15th, fans knew they were in for a night of epic proportions. Headlined by the iconic Avenged Sevenfold, the concert promised a relentless onslaught of blistering riffs and thunderous drums, with support from the […]

Advents teaches listeners about dealing with mental and emotional chaos in new single

Following the release of their debut EP, NYC based metalcore band Advents presents their latest offering, “Match My Misery,” a song that delves deep into the pain of losing someone and the struggle to piece oneself back together. It lyrically touches upon the mental and emotional chaos dealing with the realization that the person you […]

WORLD VIDEO PREMIERE: Bridges Ablaze “Never Too Late”

Attention all metal fans! Austin-based duo Bridges Ablaze is set to release their highly-anticipated second single, “Never Too Late”, and we are thrilled to announce the premiere of the music video. Hot off the heels of their first release “Hellbent” the band continues to make waves and shake things up in the world of heavy […]

UnderOATH headlines in San Diego for the first time in 10 years

Screamo rock legends UnderOATH brought their Blind Obedience tour to SOMA in San Diego, California on Sunday March 26th alongside djent pioneers Periphery and Liverpool natives Loathe to kick off the evening. The show comes just a few short weeks after UnderOATH released their latest single “Let Go”(on March 3rd). Additionally, Periphery released their latest […]

Underoath drops latest single, “Let Go” and teaches us to do just that

Let’s get down to business, Underoath is knocking it out with their latest single “Let Go”. It’s an unbelievable mind trip into multiple music dimensions, this is one you must listen to. The music appeals to all music lovers, soft, hard and industrial. There are various genres in one song, I was beyond impressed as […]

96 Bitter Beings drops life changing LP, ‘Synergy Restored’

Los Angeles has a secret weapon, and he’s one of hell of a guitarist! One of the music industry’s most prolific performers, Deron Miller, also known as front man and founder of CKY, has unveiled yet another masterpiece Synergy Restored from the infamous rock band, 96 Bitter Beings. Miller is no stranger to the music […]