Takatak is a Pakistani progressive metal/djent band from Lahore, Punjab, formed in 2009. Takatak is one of the few metal bands currently active in Pakistan. The band released its first album, Acrophase, in October 2020, more than 10 years after the band was formed.[2][3]
Takatak | |
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| Origin | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Genres | Progressive metal, djent[1] |
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| Past members | Misbahuddin |
Background
editFormed in 2009, Takatak initially had three members, Zain Peerzada, Yusuf Ramay and Misbahuddin (also known as Misbah).[4] The group's current line-up consists of Zain Peerzada and Luke Azariah on guitars, Yusuf Ramay and Daud Ramay on drums, Altamash Sever and Ali Suhail on vocals and Isa Najam on bass.[4]
Takatak initially remained active for three years before going into a hiatus in 2012. They made a comeback in 2018, when they headlined at the Lahore Music Meet with two new songs, Voyager and Phantom. This was a turning point for the band.
The band also released their debut EP, 'Out of Something', in 2018, which consisted of four songs. The same year, Takatak started working on their first studio album titled Acrophase.[5][6] The first single from the album, 'Fault Lines', was released in early 2020.[7][8] More singles came out before the complete album, consisting of eight songs in total was released in October 2020.[7][9] Acrophase was mixed by Keshav Dhar of Skyharbor and mastered by Ermin Hamidovich.[10] Metal Injection readers named it the best debut album of 2020.[11]
In December 2020, Takatak debuted on Velo Sound Station with classical dancer Nighat Chaudhary who performed alongside the band on their single Phantom.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Buckle Up in the "Backseat" for New Music Video from Pakistani Proggers TAKATAK". Metal Injection. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Takatak is all business, lockdown or not". The Express Tribune. 24 April 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "TAKATAK – Progressive Metalcore With Pakistani Spice". Orange Ink. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ a b "Metal is not just a phase, Takatak is proof". The Express Tribune. 30 December 2019. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Rowe, Riley (23 January 2020). "Pakistan's TAKATAK Showcase Their Progressive Metalcore in Captivating "Fault Lines" Music Video". Metal Injection. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Baji, Band (2 February 2020). "SOUNDCHECK: GO METAL OR GO HOME". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ a b Sabeeh, Maheen. "Takatak drop 'Fault Lines'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Understanding the philosophy of Takatak". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Tribune Take: When DIY music became the new normal in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 30 December 2020. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
- ^ "Guitar Hurricane | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ Pasbani, Robert (30 December 2020). "Readers Pick the Best Debut LP of 2020". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ "Kathak dance legend Nighat Chaudhry performs on song 'Phantom'". The Nation. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 2 April 2021.