If you're in Atlanta and looking for a place to get a tattoo, I strongly recommend Thunderbolt Tattoos. I got my first tattoo done by Joe Vegas, and I felt 100% safe. To add on to that, Joe made me feel welcomed, and he listened to me very careful as i explained what I wanted. He was very professional and gentle when he gave me my tattoo. Everything was clean and the atmosphere was comfortable. From what I experienced, they care about their customer and their safety a lot. Two thumbs up! Planning on getting another tattoo here. read more

One night I stopped by here to get a feel of this place. First impression? Great! Pretty clean, cool and chill...not too intimidating either. Josh was there to talk about my next tattoo which I wanted to incorporate with my first one. He ended up suggesting to talk to Joe who is more knowledgable on Japanese tattoos. Josh was very nice so I didn't mind getting my tattoo done by him if I couldn't get Joe to do my tattoo. Well, I called Joe on Monday and he said he could take a walk in so I showed up in an hour. I told him what I kind of wanted and he figured it out for me! He told me he was booked up till April so I was really happy I got it done right then. I'll be back next year! read more

I Travel from the Nashville area to get work done by Proph. Aside from doing things on darker skin tones that I'm often told are impossible at home. He is the most knowledgeable artist I've ever dealt with and a student of the game. read more

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You can really tell how passionate Chad is in his work. I've never ever been more happy with a piercing before visiting this little shop. It's extremely clean, the staff are friendly, and Chad makes sure the piercing process is as comfortable as possible. I'm going to be a return customer! read more

Walked in to get a simple tattoo I found on Pinterest ( I know, basic ). They were busy at first so I came back later, and Josh May was kind enough to assist me after his appointment cancelled. Very understanding and patient with me when I was having trouble where I wanted to have it done. Eventually found the perfect place for it. Did a awesome job and I would highly recommend it to anyone. read more

Got my tattoo done here by Josh May and he was amazing! He made sure to make everything exactly the way I wanted it and was friendly the entire way through. He's great at what he does and the money was definitely worth the work he put into my piece. The last time I got a tattoo was 6 years ago so I was pretty nervous and he definitely helped me have a calmer and positive experience. I don't know about the artists at the shop, but Josh is amazing and I really recommend him and the place in general. read more

Would give Lauren 10 stars if I could. Did an incredible job on my forearm tattoo and made it feel like I was shooting the shit with a friend moreso than getting my arm stabbed a bazillion yikes. The piece was 10x better than the drawing and final product in my brain. Lauren for tattoo queen of the world read more

I walked in to see if i could a simple tattoo. I was amazed of how honest the people are. Great price and down to earth people. When i come back to ATL I will come here for another tattoo read more

DON'T GET A TATTOO HERE. i got something drawn up here... pathetic. absolutely pathetic. i can't even believe this guy calls himself an artist. The work is so bad. level of detail is comparable to an 8th graders work. you want a high end tattoo you better go somewhere else. i feel sorry for people who get inked here. and couple that with the attitude here. dont bother read more

Great location for tattooing. Very clean, professional place. Friendly professional staff. Scheduled a tattoo today with artist Lauren Tedder. Excellent artist. Super friendly and knowledgeable , incredibly well done tattoos. We'll will definitely be coming back for more work. Already thinking about my next piece. read more

Went for a nose piercing. Everyone was pleasant, Chad was the BOMB.COM! He talked me through the whole process, was super professional and answered all my questions/concerns. Very clean establishment, and the piercing process was sterile, easy and fast. Excellent experience! read more

Piercing was done very thoughtfully and carefully by Chad. Less expensive then others. Would recommend.

I was looking for a place to get my first tattoo and I stopped by Thunderbolt to talk about the design and to feel the place out. There was only one artist there that day, and I was the only customer. He seemed confused and annoyed by my questions and was less than helpful. This was my first tattoo and I'm sorry if my concern was irritating to an old pro, but I was nervous and tattoos are permanent--I wanted it to be right. Thunderbolt (or at least this artist), however, did not care. I walked out and went to Southern Star, where everyone was as nice as could be. read more

I absolutely love Thunderbolt Tattoo!! I get my piercings done by Darby. He is always very knowledgable and professional! The environment is very chill and everyone in the shop makes me feel welcomed!! Darby always opens up new, packaged equipment in front me to insure a safe process. I couldn't see myself going anywhere else!! read more

I've come here on multiple occasions and been tattooed and pierced by Darby. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly, and the atmosphere is inviting. Darby has always had a good bedside manner, and I've always been happy with his work! Very clean and professional. I would highly recommend this shop! read more

Excellent experience with Josh May! He recreated my idea and offered options to enhance it. The cleanliness /safety protocols and professionalism by staff was on point. I'll definitely return. read more

I go to Thunderbolt to get pierced by Darby. He is the only piercer in town that I trust these days. I have had several fun piercings done by him as well as having him fix the mistakes other piercers have made. The last piercing he did for me was a single point (dermal) piercing on my arm. It looks amazing and healed like a dream. Darby is completely professional and really good at helping you feel relaxed and calm about getting pierced. Excellent bedside manner as well as a good sense of humor. All around excellent experience. The only person I will be pierced by! read more

Wow! Josh May is simply incredible! Amazing skills and knew how to make you feel reassured. He listens to you and is very considerate of how you feel. Patient and generous. My tattoo came out incredible and exactly like how I wanted. He made it perfect and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an artist with great skills. Will come again if I want another tattoo. read more

I started my journey with Joe Vegas back in November and am just about to finish up a big Snow Lion Tibetan piece on my arm this week. In my many visits to the shop, everyone has been great, friendly, and helpful. As for Joe, he is a master artist and his suggestions on color and design have been spot on throughout the process. I would trust this shop and this artist with another piece any day. Here's to much success, Joe and everyone at Thunderbolt! read more

Went to Thunderbolt on Saturday with my daughter for an early Mother's Day gift ... matching tattoos from Lauren! It was a great experience from start to finish. This was our first tattoo and Lauren guided us through like the pro she is. Our tattoos look awesome! Thank you, Lauren. It was a lot of fun! Frances read more

The best parlor in Atlanta hands down!! Joe is the BEST!! I was a walk in and asked to have a tattoo done, took a couple of pics in and told him what I wanted. He drew out a masterpiece and it was perfect! It was everything I had wanted! I couldn't be happier with the final product! I'm so happy and love my tattoo! So happy it's on my body! read more

I got a piece by Josh May a year and a half ago and still love it. Great line work! Incredibly good at putting you at ease. Highly recommend this artist and this shop. read more

Darby was absolutely fantastic for my first-ever tattoo. His lines were clean and he immediately put me at ease even though I was pretty nervous. He drew me a beautiful font, and even though I was worried I would feel out of place he made me feel like I was supposed to be there. All of his equipment was clean, as was his workspace. He answered questions candidly and thoroughly. I would for sure go back to see him for my next one. Really awesome experience! Thank you! read more

Darby is by far the best artist I have had and trust me I have my fair share of tats. He is professional, he will honor what you want and give you pointers if you want to take them to make the tat look cooler. He covered up a nasty tat on my hand and it looks AMAZING! I had him give me another today and have 3 more coming up. Dude if you want a GREAT tat go to Thunderbolt!!! read more

Amazing shop. Josh May absolutely rocks. On my third tatt with him. Terrific to work with and his ink always looks great.

YAS!!! Got my birthday tattoo(s) done by josh! Not only were the tattoos clean, and perfect they were perfect enough to please a perfectionist! He was as sweet as he could be and definitely had a great personality! The place itself is clean and everyone that works there is super nice!! GO HERE! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! Thank you JOSH!!! read more

I went with my roommates to get nose piercings. Chad was so funny and very educated about piercings. He provided such good customer service, an amazing piercing, and lots of laughs. He is also very very handsome (and has the coolest blue eyes ). I am so so glad that he was able to do my piercing. I also met Lauren, who does amazing tattoos! (Add her on Facebook @ Lauren Tedder). Everyone is the shop was epic. The music was also amazing. Everything about this experience = good vibes read more

Rave reviews for Josh who was a very patient man while my neurotic soul wrestled with my first tattoo! I had a visual of what I wanted but it had to be bigger than I imagined to work and that meant a minor case of cold feet while I stared at the stencil! It turned out perfect, Josh's design suggestion was spot on and I can't say enough about the entire experience! read more

Great place to get a tattoo. We needed a special tattoo for three people for the semicolon project. Josh did a fantastic job and we couldn't be more pleased. The shop was immaculate and the staff was great. This is the place to go for great service. read more

Joe Vegas is an amazing tattoo artist. He listened and incorporated everything I wanted into my design and was super patient and thoughtful throughout the whole process. He works quickly but still keeps his lines really clean and precise. My tattoo healed really quickly and I LOVE what he did. THANKS JOE!!!! read more

My hubby and I just got our second tattoos and, again, Darby at Thunderbolt did an amazing job! He's so patient and really listens to what you want. He also touched up our first tattoos to make a few points sharper now that they had healed completely. Highly recommend, especially for first timers! read more

My first experience with body art and this was to be a very emotional and spiritual time for me. The plan was for Darby to copy a Tatoo my late son had designed and had worn for several years before his sudden passing. He wore the sun, moon and stars in honor of his 3 sons. Darby made the Tatoo smaller, more feminine so it would suit me. He was so kind thoughtful and compassionate; he made me so comfortable in the shop. He told me every thing that was going to happen so there no surprises. I could not be more pleased with my experience at Thunderbolt and my beautiful Tatoo. It honors my special son and wonderful grandsons. Thank you Joe and especially Darby for an awesome tattoo. Very highly recommend their shop! Flo Ann Myers read more

Went in on yesterday for a piercing and Chad (piercer) was not but I was asked to come back today. Let me back up a bit. When I entered the shop it was very clean and inviting. The gentleman at the desk greeted me and asked if he could help. I told him what I wanted and then he let me know that the piercer was out that day. I had some questions and he was more than willing to answer. Made some small talk and he was very engaging. Awesome customer service. Flash forward to today, same greeting, pleasant and welcoming. Chad arrived, showed me the available jewelry and discussed my options. He answered all my questions even those I was hesitant to ask for fear of sounding silly. He walked me through the process step by step. Prepared me as best he could and minimized the little fear I had. Nose done in an instant with minimal discomfort (just a pinch). In and out in less than 15 minutes from the time I went to the back and received the piercing. Great location, better customer service. If I ever want another piercing, Chad is my guy. Thanks Thunderbolt and Chad! I will definitely spread the word. read more

See Josh May! He was amazing. He did a small tattoo for me. It's perfect! I couldn't have had a better experience!

ThunderBolt Tattoo is the best place to get a tattoo from.! Everybody is very friendly & nice. This tattoo parlor is very clean & I really appreciate that because that makes me feel extremely comfortable to continue to go back multiple times for tattoos & piercings.! I love Darby.! He does my tats & he also does piercings as well.! Darby is awesome with flowers.! So if you are into flowers as much as I am lol .....defintely see Darby.! But over all I enjoy this tattoo parlor.! Come Here...... read more

I'm a customer for life! Fun and friendly these artists can serve up your hearts desire at reasonable prices and exceptional quality. Joe Vegas is amazing and if you don't happen to have any of his work you should pop in to Thunderbolt and prepare to be amazed. A++ Love you guys! read more

I love going here and can't wait to go back. I usually ask for Darby. He's cool. Mad skills!

I am so glad I chose ThunderBolt Tattoo. With this being my first tattoo I really wanted my experience to be a pleasant one. Darby went well beyond my expectations. His calm demeanor really set me at ease and during our consult he made sure to cover all the in's and out's of tattooing to make sure I get what I wanted out of my design concept. During the tattoo he was fast, efficient, and very professional; all while making sure I was ok. The whole experience was amazing. I absolutely love my tattoo and can't stop showing it to people. LOL. THANK YOU, DARBY! read more

Thunderbolt tattoo has the best piercers in town. I've gotten piercings from both Darby Dust and Chad. All have been amazing. Always clean and professional. I have also gotten some of my best and favorite tattoos from Darby Dust. He maintains a professional attitude and puts care into personally designing your tattoo. I would always recommend them!! read more

Darby was awesome! I went in for a nostril piercing and he made me feel extremely comfortable seeing as though this was my first piercing. His work and his space was very sanitary and he took pride in ensuring that I was at ease. I will return for future work (tattoos, piercings etc.) read more