Paleface Swiss

Paleface Swiss
Paleface Swiss live at Reload Festival in 2024
Background information
Also known as	Paleface (2017–2022)
Origin	Zurich, Switzerland
Genres	Deathcore[1] metalcore[2] nu deathcore[3]
Years active	2017–present
Labels	Blood Blast Distribution
Members	Tommy Lee Yannick Lehmann Cassiano Toma Marc Zellweger
Past members	Colin Hammond
Website	palefaceswiss.com

Paleface Swiss is a Swiss deathcore band formed in 2017 in Zurich.[4] The band's lineup currently consists of vocalist of Marc "Zelli" Zellweger, guitarist Yannick Lehmann, bassist Tommy Lee and drummer Cassiano "Cassi" Toma.[5] The band have released three studio albums with their latest being Cursed, released on January 3, 2025 through Blood Blast Distribution.[6]

History

The band formed in 2017 under the name of 'Paleface', the band released their debut EP, Chapter 1: From The Gallows, the following year and the follow-up, Chapter 2: Witch King, in 2019. In 2020, they released their debut studio album, Chapter 3: The Last Selection.[7] In 2022, they released their second album, Fear & Dagger, which was met with positive reception.[8][9] In 2023, the band announced that they have renamed to 'Paleface Swiss' due to there being another artist that is named 'Paleface' and released a bunch of standalone singles such as "Best Before: Death", "Please End Me", "The Gallow" among others.[10][11][12] Vocalist Marc Zelli was featured on Left to Suffer's 2024 single titled "Lost in the Dark".[13] On September 26, 2024, the band announced that their third studio album titled Cursed will be released on January 3, 2025 and released the lead single titled "Hatred".[14]

Members

• Paleface Swiss live at Reload Festival 2024
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  Vocalist Marc "Zelli" Zellweger
• 
  Guitarist Yannick Lehmann
• 
  Bassist Tommy Lee
• 
  Drummer Cassiano "Cassi" Toma

Current

• Tommy Lee – bass (2017–present)
• Yannick Lehmann – guitar (2017–present)
• Cassiano "Cassi" Toma – drums (2023–present)
• Marc "Zelli" Zellweger – vocals (2017–present)

Former

• Colin "CJ" Hammond – drums (2017–2022)

Discography

Albums

• Chapter 3: The Last Selection (2020)
• Fear & Dagger (2022)
• Cursed (2025)

EPs

• Chapter 1: From The Gallows (2018)
• Chapter 2: Witch King (2019)

Singles

• "Deprivation Method, Ch. 2" (with Mental Cruelty, Parjure & xVICIOUSx; 2018)
• "Curse Us" (2020)
• "The Rats" (with Clench Your Fist; 2020)
• "Dead Man's Diary" (with Landmvrks; 2021)
• "Deathtouch" (2021)
• "The Orphan" (2022)
• "Best Before: Death" (2023)
• "Please End Me" (2023)
• "Older Days" (2023)
• "The Gallow" (2023)
• "Lost in the Dark" (with Left to Suffer; 2024)
• "You Can't Kill Me" (with Fallbrawl; 2024)
• "Dominant Predation" (with Get the Shot; 2024)
• "Secrets of the Shadows" (with Nathan James; 2024)
• "snuff.tape" (with Vctms; 2024)
• "Site Mentality" (with Pitglass; 2024)
• "Hatred" (2024)
• "My Blood On Your Hands" (2024)
• "Love Burns" (2024)

References

1. Enis, Eli. "Beyond Breakdowns and Pig Squeals: 10 Rising Bands Pushing Deathcore Forward". Revolver. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
2. Zwingenberger, Niklas. "Paleface Swiss drop latest single "Hatred" along with official music video". Retrieved 9 October 2024.
3. Marshall, Will (20 May 2023). "Live Review: Counterparts, Kublai Khan, Paleface, Dying Wish - Electric Brixton, London (06/05/2023)". Retrieved 9 October 2024.
4. "Paleface Swiss". metalstorm.net. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
5. "Paleface Swiss". RYM. December 29, 2024.
6. "PALEFACE SWISS Unleash Relentless Brutality and Haunting Beauty on Cursed—A Modern Deathcore Triumph". Antihero magazine. January 3, 2025.
7. "Introducing: Paleface, Swiss Deathcore Decimation". wallofsoundau.com. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
8. "Paleface Swiss unleashes savage beatdown metalcore symphony". idioteq.com. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
9. "Paleface Swiss Drop Furious New Standalone Single, "The Gallow"". knotfest.com. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
10. "Paleface Add 'Swiss' to Their Name & Debut Ripper New Track 'Best Before: Death'". Wall of sound. March 1, 2023.
11. "Paleface Swiss Deliver Mid-Year Belter 'Please End Me'". Wall of sound. June 13, 2023.
12. "Paleface Swiss Drop Furious New Standalone Single, "The Gallow"". Knotfest. October 31, 2023.
13. "Left To Suffer Premiere "Lost In The Dark" Featuring Paleface Swiss' Marc Zelli". The prp. February 5, 2024.
14. "Paleface Swiss announce new album Cursed, drop lead single Hatred". Kerrang!. September 26, 2024.