This Friday sees Download 2011 burst into life and we’re taking a look at the bands that you really can’t afford to miss at Donington this year.
Next up are Battle Metal heroes Turisas – in the absence of Steel Panther this year they’re the most likely act to leave you with a huge smile on your face.
Don’t take our word for it. Check them out this weekend…
BAND: TURISAS
WHEN: Sunday June 12
WHERE: Second Stage
YOU KNOW THEM BECAUSE… They dress like extras from the opening scene of Gladiator and daub their faces in fake blood (at least we think it’s fake) to create the consummate Viking experience
GUARANTEED ANTHEM: To Holmgard And Beyond
TOILET BREAK: Hunting Pirates (attempt to get on Alestorm’s tits but gets on ours)
LOOK OUT FOR: The sexiest accordion player you’ll ever see or hear. Netta Skog is worth bagging that second stage vantage spot early doors
ESSENTIAL ALBUM: Battle Metal
OUT NOW: Stand Up And Fight
LIKE TURISAS? YOU’LL LOVE: Children Of Bodom (Friday), Cthonic (Saturday) GWAR (Sunday), October File (Sunday)
RUSHONROCK ROCK GOD RATING: 6/10