This was one hell of a way to spend Superbowl Sunday! While most of the country was glued to football, I got to rock out with my favorite folk metal artist. Turisas puts on an incredible show. The band was theatrically face-painted and costumed to resemble the adventurers featured in their powerful music. Many image-driven artists seem gimmicky, but not Turisas! While onstage, it's easy to imagine them baring steel against a terrible foe on a Viking ship or charging into battle. I managed to get up to the front of the crowd, so I had a perfect view. The music was flawlessly executed and, as always, I was particularly impressed by the epic violin solos. The crowd was energetic. and those of us who are avid fans were shouting along. The lighting and sound at the venue were excellent. I've been to many shows in "Heaven" on the upper level, but I think the sound quality was better, and the environment more intimate, down in "Hell". The opening acts, Stolen Babies and Firewind, were also impressive. The crown was mercifully small since, I suspect, most people were at home watching football. It was their loss! I think the only downside to the evening was waiting for nearly an hour outside in the cold to enter the venue. If the ticket says the doors open at 7 pm, they should open at 7 pm. Overall, this show was an awesome experience and I hope to see Turisas back in Atlanta very soon!