Mom’s Basement Fest returns to Westside Bowl—two nights in the Trophy Room (Fri, Oct 3 & Sat, Oct 4, 2025) packed with pop-punk, power pop, garage grit & cult-favorite chaos. Doors 5pm both nights. New band announcements every week. Featuring (announced so far) 41 Gorgeous Blocks — acoustic set + full-band rock and/or roll from […]
Prepare for a night of unrelenting metal mayhem! On Thursday, October 9th, Westside Bowl in Youngstown, OH will shake under the power of A Storm of Steel Tour. This stacked lineup brings together some of the fiercest metal warriors from across the region, delivering a sonic onslaught that fans of thrash, doom, and classic heavy […]
Saturday, October 18 • Wanted with Septic Idols and Fyath at Westside Bowl. Wanted Old-school heavy metal from Oxford, MI—big hooks, twin-guitar fireworks, and a love of ’80s titans like Ratt, Dokken, and Van Halen. Formed in 2021, Wanted has been rolling out riff-forward singles and records (Chain Reaction, Late Attraction) and road-testing new material […]
Thursday, October 23—join us at Westside Bowl for a night of immersive, atmospheric heaviness as we honor the thinning veil of the season with three powerful acts channeling the spirit of Samhain through sound and ritual. Osi and the Jupiter Blending heathen folk, ambient textures, and neoclassical elements, Osi and the Jupiter conjure meditative soundscapes […]
Kal-El Stavanger, Norway Kal-El is the fuzzed-out step-child of hard rock and heavy metal, often with hints of pyschedelic and blues rock as well as doom metal. Songs typically feature a bass-heavy groove, detuned guitars and mind-expanding lyrics... https://kal-el.bandcamp.com/ Insomniac The Insomniac isn’t unable to sleep, the Insomniac CHOOSES to evade sleep. We all fall […]
Friday, October 24 • The Lazy Sods (Sex Pistols tribute) with Post Ramone and The Setiments at Westside Bowl. The Lazy Sods Youngstown’s tribute to the Sex Pistols—revving classic ’77 punk with snarling vocals and chainsaw guitars for a full-throttle set of Pistols essentials. Instagram. Post Ramone Homegrown pop-punk lifers known for the hooky, high-speed […]
Thursday, October 30 — **T 3 R R O R I S T H I L T O N**, Charlie Boy, Only The Lucky Ones Die, and Ferro take over Westside Bowl (Youngstown, OH). Artist Lineup T 3 R R O R I S T H I L T O N — Fans can check […]
Saturday, November 1 — A night of heavy nostalgia with **Kitchen Knife Conspiracy** and fresh energy from Self Inflicted, Brick Caster, and Plinko. Artist Lineup Kitchen Knife Conspiracy — A true local staple, Kitchen Knife Conspiracy has been stomping around Youngstown’s underground since 1998. Known for their blend of groove, death, and “stompcore,” KKC deliver […]
Cleveland’s Øutlier brings their high-voltage metalcore energy to Westside Bowl alongside the relentless force of Bo’s Garage and the thunderous groove of Sludge. Expect riffs that crush and vocals that scorch—no safe zones, only impact. 🎸