Ping was founded in 1999 by guitarist Mattis Janitz and bassplayer/vocalist Jørgen Greiner. The band now operates in Oslo, Norway and has risen to the healthy amount of five members, in addition to several permanent guest musicians. Between gigs Ping spend much time in their studio, currently working on their 4th album, due to release spring 2012.

The process of arranging and recording is unorthodox, where humour and spontaneity is highly appreciated; creative use of various instruments and vocal arrangements flow through a number of genres. Most songs are made through a process of communal improvisation, while the result often is well-considered and thoughfully arranged.

Inspiration from unequal artists like Zappa, Melvins, Fred Frith, Ween, dEUS, Tom Waits and Wilco can be hear through all their albums, combining elements from 60´s roots to modern metal and electronica.

Their debut album «It’s a picnic» was released in 2000, followed by a split-Ep with No Life Orchestra in 2004.

In 2006 German label QDK-Media/Normal Records released «The Castle Massacre».

In 2009 the band released their 3rd album “Discotheque of Darkness” on Luftwaffel Records.

Pings 4th album is expected by spring 2012.

Ping:
Jørgen Greiner: Vocal & bass
Mattis Janitz: Guitars
Thomas Haugbro: Guitars
Tore Hofstad: Keys
Claes Terjesen: Drums

Get in touch with us by sending an email to thepingpage [at] gmail.com