Since 2009, Ping Machines have been carving their raw and totally in-your-face sound, and their single “Down to the Other” is a good wake-up call as to why they so proudly claim the name of their sound as dirt rock!
Based in the tiny Alpine village of Muotathal, Switzerland, this five-piece band demonstrates the fact that occasionally a really strong rock music can be created in the most unlikely places! This song was performed by their old singer Ryps who gritty vocal contributes another dimension of intensity to the already heavy mood of the song!
Already at the very beginning, Down to the Other draws listeners into a dense layer of distorted guitar that sounds like a freight train of Marc Monnin and Fabian Mettler! The sound is not smooth and polished intentionally so that the song has an honest and almost dangerous quality that is exciting!
The bass of Alex Schrutt has everything on the ground, and the drumming by Pat Dollinger moves the song forward with a constant momentum and amazing mastery!
The song delves into gloomy subjects of life, hardship and life after death and never attempts to make it sound warm! The music follows the natural tension release, and delivers the crushing and mighty concluding crash that delivers!
Down to the Other is not created to be liked by everyone but those who like their hard rock with serious substance and heart can find it worthwhile to experience the fearless Ping Machines!
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