Ten years ago this month, Enter Shikari released its debut studio album, Take to the Skies. This year, Enter Shikari tours the world to commemorate the momentous milestone. Atlanta’s fans of Enter Shikari were eager to celebrate the occasion.

A legion of loyal fans had already clustered at the door. Amidst the noise of the crowd, one could hear gleeful reminiscence of Enter Shikari’s greatest songs and albums. Many fans had been devoted listeners since middle school and had dreamed of this concert for years. Others had already seen Enter Shikari multiple times but were no less eager to see them again, as they discussed what songs they couldn’t wait to hear once more.

When a crowd cares about the music above all else, they waste no time. From the moment the music started, with a strong performance from Being As An Ocean, the temperature in Hell began to rise. Before the first act was done, the floor was already coated in spilled beer. Being As An Ocean left the crowd cheering in gratitude, giving way to Tir Asling.

The band’s familiar, driving riffs and melodies stoked the fevered crowd, which finally erupted in chaos as the lead vocalist of Tir Asling descended into the pit to scream among a throng of moshing fans, making his way to the back of the dancefloor. It was there where he was hoisted up by a handful of audience members and dove fearlessly back into the mass of sweating, screaming hardcore fans.

With their final song complete, Tir Asling left the stage, giving way bright stage lights and upbeat drum and bass music played over the house speakers, that could barely be heard over the sound of the crowd, and the tuning of instruments.

When the lights dimmed once more, a few scattered yells could be heard, carrying the words of one of the headliner’s most beloved songs, “Enter Shikari."