tAKiDA is a rock band from Ånge, Sweden, formed in 1999. The band consists of Robert Petterson (vocals), Tomas Wallin (guitar), Mattias Larsson (guitar), Fredrik Pålsson (bass) and Kristoffer Söderström (drums). In 2000 they recorded their first demo, "Old," and thanks to increased popularity they were able to release four EPs and a full album. They were signed in 2005 to Ninetone Records/Universal Music. They released their first single, "Losing," in January 2006 and in April 2006 their first real album ...Make You Breathe was released. Their second album, Bury the Lies, was released in May 2007.

The name Takida comes from the Japanese cartoon Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin.

Takida, a five piece rock band from mid Sweden, started out in 1999 and they have worked hard to get where they are today. They have been touring all around Sweden and built quite a reputation as a solid live rockband. Their fanbase is growing as we speak. Their first demo Old was only produced in 500 copies and sold out immediately, Old was recorded in year 2000. It was followed up by the EP T2 (2000), the full length album Takida (2001), the ep Gohei (2003) and the ep Thorns (2004). These 4 EP