Paleface Swiss

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; metalcore; nu deathcore;
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] Third studio album titled Cursed has been released on January 3, 2025.^[14]

Members

Paleface Swiss live at Reload Festival 2024
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

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

[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.

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