Italian instrumental trio TALAQAT continue to unravel the sonic threads of their upcoming debut with the release of their second single, “XIII”, out today. The track offers another glimpse into the self-titled album “Talaqat”, which will be released on August 8th, 2025. “XIII” channels tension through intricate rhythms, stark contrasts, and emotive dynamics. True to the band’s vision of storytelling without lyrics, the composition invites listeners into a journey of unease and momentum, further affirming TALAQAT’s genre-defying identity rooted in post-metal, progressive structures and free-form experimentation. Stream “XIII” HERE. “Talaqat” was born out of a need for total creative freedom—free from genre boundaries, labels, and classifications. The project is a pure expression of each member’s creativity, personal influences, and musical experience. All songwriting is collaborative, and ideas take shape organically during rehearsal sessions, never premeditated or forced. Each track is envisioned as a journey, telling a story without the use of lyrics, inviting the listener to interpret it in their own unique and personal way. This approach gives the band’s sound a fluid and undefinable character. On first listen, it may defy easy categorization, but repeated plays reveal ever-shifting nuances that draw from post-rock, post-metal, progressive, and new jazz—a fusion of the members’ diverse backgrounds, shaped into a free, personal, and uncompromising musical identity. “Talaqat” was recorded in the winter of 2024 at KONO Studio (Biella, Italy) and mastered by Harris Newman at Greymarket Mastering in Montreal, Canada. Tracklist: 01. Pantalassa
02. Iter Circa Solem
03. XIII
04. Carminio
05. Idra
06. Penitenziagite
07. Talaqat TALAQAT was formed in 2023 by three musicians with diverse backgrounds and a shared desire to push boundaries.
Matteo Borzini (drums) and Adriano Fontaneto (guitar) have collaborated for years in several prominent underground acts such as Corey, One Fine Day, Steam, Fog In The Shell, Mathians, Postvorta, Killer Is Me, and The End Of Six Thousand Years. In recent years, Adriano has also explored electronic music, while Matteo continues to play with The End Of Six Thousand Years.
Massimo Splendore (bass), who has occasionally worked with the pair in the past, brings a different trajectory—one that began in metal, passed through rock, and eventually touched Italian pop music.
The project sets no limits in terms of genre. Instead, it draws inspiration from extreme metal, jazz, progressive, and hardcore, combining these influences into a sound that’s both distinctive and deeply personal. Line-up: Matteo Borzini – Drums
Adriano Fontaneto – Guitar
Massimo Splendore – Bass For fans of: Russian Circles, Opeth, All Them Witches TALAQAT https://talaqat.bandcamp.com/ https://instagram.com/talaqatband | 
