Takatak

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 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 Server 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.[5][6]

The band also released  their debut EP, ‘Out of Something’, in 2018, which consisted of four songs.[5][7] The same year, Takatak started working on their first studio album titled Acrophase.[8][9][10] The first single from the album ‘Fault Lines’ was released in early 2020.[11][12] More singles came out before the complete album, consisting of eight songs in total was released in October 2020.[13][11][14]

References
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  8. Rowe, Riley. "Pakistan's TAKATAK Showcase Their Progressive Metalcore in Captivating "Fault Lines" Music Video". Metal Injection. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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  11. Sabeeh, Maheen. "Takatak drop 'Fault Lines'". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
  12. Sabeeh, Maheen. "Understanding the philosophy of Takatak". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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  14. "Tribune Take: When DIY music became the new normal in Pakistan". The Express Tribune. 2020-12-30. Retrieved 2021-01-15.
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