Takatak, a progressive metal and djent band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, was formed in 2009 by Zain Peerzada, Yusuf Ramay, and Misbahuddin. The group initially remained active for three years before going on hiatus in 2012. Takatak made a comeback in 2018, headlining at the Lahore Music Meet with two new songs, "Voyager" and "Phantom", marking a turning point for the band. They released their debut EP Out of Something later that year. In October 2020, Takatak released their first full-length album, Acrophase, mixed by Keshav Dhar of Skyharbor and mastered by Ermin Hamidovich. The album received critical acclaim, with Metal Injection readers naming it the best debut album of 2020. In December 2020, Takatak debuted on Velo Sound Station with classical dancer Nighat Chaudhary performing alongside the band on their single "Phantom".
