In the outskirts of Fort Worth, Tomcats West offers local metal bands a more intimate experience with their fans. It's been called a true dive bar with a good stage setup and a great sound system. The location has been called scary, adding to the bar's overall underground feel. Customers have complained about the smoking but complimented the staff members on their ability to make a drink. "This place is great to catch some of the best local bands as well as national acts," wrote one four-star reviewer on Yelp. Some would say longtime Urizen bassist Rustin Luther was the key to the bar's success. He opened the bar about seven years ago and recently opened another bar in Dallas called the Dirty 30. He died in early August after a yearlong battle with a brain tumor.
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