Takatak

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Takatak
OriginLahore, Pakistan
GenresProgressive metal, rock
Years active
  • 2009–2012,
  • 2018–present
Members
  • Zain Peerzada
  • Luke Azariah
  • Yusuf Ramay
  • Daud Ramay
  • Altamash Sever
  • Ali Suhail
  • Isa Najam
Past membersMisbahuddin

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 it was formed.[1][2]

Background[]

Formed in 2009, Takatak initially had three members, Zain Peerzada, Yusuf Ramay and Syed Misbahuddin.[3] 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.[3]

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.[4][5]

The band also released  their debut EP, ‘Out of Something’, in 2018, which consisted of four songs.[4][6] The same year, Takatak started working on their first studio album titled Acrophase.[7][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.[9][10][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]

References[]

  1. ^ "Takatak is all business, lockdown or not". The Express Tribune. 2020-04-24. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  2. ^ "TAKATAK - Progressive Metalcore With Pakistani Spice". Orange Ink. 2020-06-26. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  3. ^ a b "Metal is not just a phase, Takatak is proof". The Express Tribune. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  4. ^ a b Vayani, Farah (2020-03-02). "Lahori Band 'Takatak' Prove Heavy Metal Is Very Relevant In 2020!". Edition.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  5. ^ Desk, Magazine (2018-02-05). "Lahore Music Meet: Redefining Pakistan". Global Village Space. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  6. ^ link, Get; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Apps, Other. "In Conversation with Zain Peerzada - Takatak Band". Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  7. ^ Rowe, Riley. "Pakistan's TAKATAK Showcase Their Progressive Metalcore in Captivating "Fault Lines" Music Video". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  8. ^ Baji, Band (2020-02-02). "SOUNDCHECK: GO METAL OR GO HOME". DAWN.COM. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  9. ^ a b "Takatak - Acrophase - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  10. ^ a b Sabeeh, Maheen. "Takatak drop 'Fault Lines'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  11. ^ Sabeeh, Maheen. "Understanding the philosophy of Takatak". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  12. ^ "Tribune Take: When DIY music became the new normal in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  13. ^ "Guitar Hurricane | Instep | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  14. ^ Pasbani, Robert (2020-12-30). "Readers Pick the Best Debut LP of 2020". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
  15. ^ "Kathak dance legend Nighat Chaudhry performs on song 'Phantom'". The Nation. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2021-04-02.
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