Takatak Explained

Takatak
Origin:Lahore, Pakistan
Genre:Progressive metal, djent[1]
Past Members:Misbahuddin

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]

Background

Formed 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.

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.[5] [6]

The band also released  their debut EP, 'Out of Something', in 2018, which consisted of four songs.[7] The same year, Takatak started working on their first studio album titled Acrophase.[8] [9] The first single from the album, 'Fault Lines', was released in early 2020.[10] [11] More singles came out before the complete album, consisting of eight songs in total was released in October 2020.[12] Acrophase was mixed by Keshav Dhar of Skyharbor and mastered by Ermin Hamidovich.[13] Metal Injection readers named it the best debut album of 2020.[14]

In December 2020, Takatak debuted on Velo Sound Station with classical dancer Nighat Chaudhary who performed alongside the band on their single Phantom.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-02-02 . Buckle Up in the "Backseat" for New Music Video from Pakistani Proggers TAKATAK . 2023-06-01 . Metal Injection.
  2. Web site: 24 April 2020. Takatak is all business, lockdown or not. 15 January 2021. The Express Tribune.
  3. Web site: 26 June 2020. TAKATAK – Progressive Metalcore With Pakistani Spice. 15 January 2021. Orange Ink. en-US.
  4. Web site: 30 December 2019. Metal is not just a phase, Takatak is proof. 15 January 2021. The Express Tribune. en.
  5. Web site: Vayani. Farah. 2 March 2020. Lahori Band 'Takatak' Prove Heavy Metal Is Very Relevant In 2020!. 15 January 2021. Edition.pk. en.
  6. Web site: Desk. Magazine. 5 February 2018. Lahore Music Meet: Redefining Pakistan. 15 January 2021. Global Village Space. en-US.
  7. Web site: In Conversation with Zain Peerzada – Takatak Band. 15 January 2021.
  8. Web site: Rowe. Riley. Pakistan's TAKATAK Showcase Their Progressive Metalcore in Captivating "Fault Lines" Music Video. 15 January 2021. Metal Injection. 23 January 2020 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Baji. Band. 2 February 2020. SOUNDCHECK: GO METAL OR GO HOME. 15 January 2021. DAWN.COM. en.
  10. Web site: Sabeeh. Maheen. Takatak drop 'Fault Lines'. 15 January 2021. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
  11. Web site: Sabeeh. Maheen. Understanding the philosophy of Takatak. 15 January 2021. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
  12. Web site: 30 December 2020. Tribune Take: When DIY music became the new normal in Pakistan. 15 January 2021. The Express Tribune. en.
  13. Web site: Guitar Hurricane Instep thenews.com.pk. 2 April 2021. www.thenews.com.pk. en.
  14. Web site: Pasbani. Robert. 30 December 2020. Readers Pick the Best Debut LP of 2020. 2 April 2021. Metal Injection. en-US.
  15. Web site: 21 December 2020. Kathak dance legend Nighat Chaudhry performs on song 'Phantom'. 2 April 2021. The Nation. en.

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