Kreator & Overkill in Istanbul

Kreator are a German thrash metal band formed in Essen in 1982. Led by vocalist and guitarist Mille Petrozza, they are known for albums including Pleasure to Kill, Extreme Aggression, Coma of Souls and Violent Revolution. The band recorded its 2012 concert at Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen for the live release Dying Alive. The Gods of Violence tour followed in 2017, when Kreator toured Europe with Sepultura, Soilwork and Aborted, and in 2023 they co-headlined the State of Unrest tour with Lamb of God. Kreator have performed at Wacken Open Air in Germany and Hellfest in France.

Overkill are an American thrash metal band formed in New Jersey in 1980. Their catalogue includes Feel the Fire, Taking Over, The Years of Decay and Horrorscope, while “Rotten to the Core” and “Elimination” are among the songs most closely associated with the band. Wrecking Your Neck: Live documented Overkill at the Agora Theatre in Cleveland during the W.F.O. touring cycle. The band later recorded Wrecking Everything at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park in 2002, then used the Killfest name for recurring European package tours. Overkill have performed at Wacken Open Air in Germany and Hellfest in Clisson.