The Catalyst Concerts 2025

This was a great experience me and my group went on a day with some not so popular bands performing so it was pretty chill and crowd still had a good vibe even though there wasn't very many people.

As always, Death Angel put on a superb performance. They never disappoint. I was kind of disappointed that Forbidden was removed from the lineup although the three opening bands, Phantom Witch, Exmortus and Warbringer more than made up for it. Awesome performances from all of them. Lots of great fans out there. Good selection of alcohol and prices weren't bad at all.

Upon entering the venue, we were poorly greeted by staff complaining when the line was going to end. They were upset about how many people were attending a sold out show (less than 400 people in the Atrium) which I found extremely unprofessional. Once in the door, I asked a staff member where the bathroom is, and he rudely responded, “It’s in THERE (motioning to the Atrium), use your EYES!!!” Following this, he mocked me with a binocular motion, leaving a bad taste in my partner’s and my mouth for the rest of the night. The only thing good about this place was that the mixing was exceptional, I could hear Hojean’s vocals over the instruments. Also, despite the Atrium being sold out, at max capacity there was still plenty of room to dance around and not be in the middle of a crowd.

I have been going to the Catalyst for many many years. Why does the staff hate their jobs and take it out on the people going to the shows?! It was the best local secret for so long. Great music comes here. The place is grimy sticky and filthy. Never cared about those things until staff became angry and mean! what happened? If staff has to treat the people awful I suggest you dust those cobwebs that have been there since my grandpa played the venue. also fix the locks on the bathroom stalls. The catalyst has changed and not for the better. Be the locals favorite place or this will be the end....treat people with respect and dignity. Not so difficult.

I have been to this venue a couple times over the years. I saw Ekali in 2019 and Niki in 2022. This is a very fun venue if you are interested in seeing performers up close and getting to know them personally. It really feels like they are right in front of you! The venue doesn't have much flashy lights, visuals, or any special effects... It is simply a stage at the end of the day. They lack a proper air conditioning system or some ventilating fans! It was insanely hot inside the venue and I was finding myself growing warmer and warmer as the concert went on. I felt bad because someone in the crowd fainted mid-show! There were also many people who were stepping out and looked lightheaded... they would have to squeeze through the crowd. Niki was really kind to ask management to give waters out to everyone in the crowd! You could definitely tell, as a performer, she was a bit shaken from the person passing out. Some Pros: + Water bottles at the bar were only $2 + You could get a good view from most parts of the venue since it is intimate and smaller than most + Audio was decent and I didn't hear any delay + It was very easy to purchase tickets via ETIX