Kreator & Overkill

Great news for fans of thrash metal!

Kreator and Overkill will be performing together on November 15th at the JJ Arena in Ataşehir.

Two iconic thrash metal bands, Kreator and Overkill, will share the stage at the JJ Arena in Ataşehir on Sunday evening, November 15, 2026. These two groups, which have significantly shaped the evolution of the genre over their careers spanning more than four decades, will perform both new material and classic tracks for their fans in Istanbul.

Following the release of her new album, she is coming to Istanbul.

Founded in Essen, Germany, in 1982, Kreator is considered one of the most influential bands in European thrash metal. This year, the band is releasing its sixteenth studio album, "Krushers of the World," marking a new chapter in their career, and they are preparing to perform songs from the album live in Istanbul for the first time. Following the release of the documentary "Hate & Hope" and vocalist Mille Petrozza's autobiography, Kreator is once again demonstrating its prolific output and powerful stage presence.

Overkill will be performing in Istanbul again after two years.

Founded in New Jersey in 1980, Overkill remains one of the most enduring bands in thrash metal, known for its aggressive riffs, high tempo, and Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth's distinctive vocals. The band, which has created classics of the genre with albums like "Feel the Fire," "Taking Over," and "The Years of Decay," is preparing to reunite with its fans in Turkey after a concert in Istanbul two years ago.

Two leading groups, on the same night.

Kreator and Overkill, two of the most influential bands in the European and American thrash metal scenes, will perform a mix of their classic hits and selections from their current repertoire during the same concert. The concert, which will take place on November 15th at the JJ Arena in Ataşehir, will bring together these two established bands, showcasing the culmination of years of musical history.