Paleface Swiss


Paleface Swiss is a Swiss beatdown hardcore band formed in 2017 in Zürich. The band's lineup currently consists of vocalist Marc "Zelli" Zellweger, guitarist Yannick Lehmann, bassist Tommy Lee and drummer Cassiano "Cassi" Toma. The band have released three studio albums with their latest being Cursed, released on 3 January 2025 through Blood Blast Distribution. It marked a continuation of their recent rise in prominence.

History

The band formed in 2017 under the name of Paleface. They released their debut EP, Chapter 1: From the Gallows, the following year and the follow-up, Chapter 2: Witch King, in 2019. In May 2020, they were set to release their third EP, Chapter 3: The Last Selection, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the release was postponed; however, instead of an EP, the band released it as a full-length debut album. In 2022, they released their second album, Fear & Dagger, which was met with positive reception. In 2023, the band announced that they had renamed to "Paleface Swiss" due to there being another artist named "Paleface"; that same year, the band released several standalone singles, including "Best Before: Death", "Please End Me", and "The Gallow", among others. Vocalist Marc Zelli was featured on Left to Suffer's 2024 single titled "Lost in the Dark". The band's third studio album titled Cursed was released on 3 January 2025. According to Metal Hammer, the band experienced a major breakout in 2024, gaining broader international attention for its extremely heavy blend of deathcore, hardcore, nu metal and thrash, drawing comparisons to early Slipknot. The band began performing live only in 2022 but quickly became known for chaotic, high-energy shows, with packed tours and appearances at festivals such as Resurrection Fest and Sick New World. During their U.S. tour, they replaced the opening act with an extreme wrestling match refereed by Marc "Zelli" Zellweger. In an interview with Metal Hammer, Marc stated that the band performs every show "at the limit", something that the crowd "definitely feels".
On October 21, 2025 the band announced that they plan to release an EP called The Wilted on January 2, 2026.

Members

Current
  • Tommy Lee – bass, backing vocals
  • Yannick Lehmann – guitar, backing vocals
  • Cassiano "Cassi" Toma – drums
  • Marc "Zelli" Zellweger – lead vocals
Former
  • Colin "CJ" Hammond – drums

    Discography

Albums

  • Chapter 3: The Last Selection
  • Fear & Dagger
  • ''Cursed''

    EPs

  • Chapter 1: From the Gallows
  • Chapter 2: Witch King
  • ''The Wilted EP''

    Singles

  • "Deprivation Method, Ch. 2"
  • "Curse Us"
  • "The Rats"
  • "Dead Man's Diary"
  • "Deathtouch"
  • "The Orphan"
  • "Argent Justice"
  • "Best Before: Death"
  • "Please End Me"
  • "Older Days"
  • "The Gallow"
  • "Lost in the Dark"
  • "You Can't Kill Me"
  • "Dominant Predation"
  • "Secrets of the Shadows"
  • "snuff.tape"
  • "Site Mentality"
  • "Hatred"
  • "My Blood on Your Hands"
  • "Love Burns"
  • "Talk"
  • "Solara"
  • "Instrument of War"
  • "Let Me Sleep"
  • "Everything Is Fine"