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Paleface Swiss
Paleface Swiss live at Reload Festival in 2024
Paleface Swiss live at Reload Festival in 2024
Background information
Also known asPaleface (2017–2022)
OriginZürich, Switzerland
Genres
Years active2017–present
LabelsBlood Blast Distribution
Members
  • Tommy Lee
  • Yannick Lehmann
  • Marc Zellweger
  • Cassiano Toma
Past membersColin Hammond
Websitepalefaceswiss.com

Paleface Swiss is a Swiss beatdown hardcore band formed in 2017 in Zürich.[4] The band's lineup currently consists of vocalist 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 3 January 2025 through Blood Blast Distribution.[6] It marked a continuation of their recent rise in prominence.[7]

History

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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 May 2020 they were set to release their third EP, Chapter 3: The Last Selection,[8] but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, release was postponed; however, instead of an EP, the band released it as a full-length debut album.[9] In 2022, they released their second album, Fear & Dagger, which was met with positive reception.[10][11] 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.[12][13][14] 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.[7] Vocalist Marc Zelli was featured on Left to Suffer's 2024 single titled "Lost in the Dark".[15] The band's third studio album titled Cursed was released on 3 January 2025.[16] 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".[7]

On October 21, 2025 the band announced that they plan to release an EP called The Wilted on January 2, 2026.[17]

Members

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

Current

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

Former

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

Discography

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Albums

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

EPs

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  • Chapter 1: From The Gallows (2018)
  • Chapter 2: Witch King (2019)
  • The Wilted EP (2026)

Singles

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  • "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)
  • "Argent Justice" (with Distant, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Abbie Falls, Acranius, AngelMaker, Bodysnatcher, CABAL, Crown Magnetar, Ten56. & Worm Shepherd; 2023)
  • "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 Pintglass; 2024)
  • "Hatred" (2024)
  • "My Blood On Your Hands" (2024)
  • "Love Burns" (2024)
  • "Talk" (with Nasty; 2025)
  • "Solara" (with Unprocessed; 2025)[18]
  • "Instrument Of War" (with Stick to Your Guns; 2025)[19]
  • "Let Me Sleep" (2025)
  • "Everything Is Fine" (2025)

References

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  1. ^ Enis, Eli (7 February 2022). "Beyond Breakdowns and Pig Squeals: 10 Rising Bands Pushing Deathcore Forward". Revolver. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  2. ^ Finney, Graham (1 March 2025). "Paleface Swiss Leave a Sold-Out Leeds Project House Crowd Feeling "Crushed" [Photos]". V13. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
  3. ^ Finney, Graham (3 November 2020). "Paleface – 'Chapter 3: The Last Selection' [Album Review]". V13. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  4. ^ "Paleface Swiss". metalstorm.net. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  5. ^ "Paleface Swiss". RYM. 29 December 2024.
  6. ^ "PALEFACE SWISS Unleash Relentless Brutality and Haunting Beauty on Cursed—A Modern Deathcore Triumph". Antihero magazine. 3 January 2025.
  7. ^ a b c Leivers, Dannii (2025). "Paleface Swiss — The Zurich crew dubbed the 'deathcore Slipknot'". Metal Hammer. No. 397. Future Publishing. p. 28. Retrieved 2 December 2025. PALEFACE SWISS HAD one hell of a 2024. [...] Their chaotic, corrosive blend of deathcore, hardcore, nu metal and thrash, with maniacal vocals from Marc 'Zelli' Zellweger, won them comparisons to early Slipknot. [...] The band only started playing gigs in 2022, but are already known for their out-of-control performances.
  8. ^ "Introducing: Paleface, Swiss Deathcore Decimation". wallofsoundau.com. 3 March 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  9. ^ PALEFACE SWISS (25 September 2020). Paleface Swiss – Chapter 3 & Curse Us (Official Behind The Scenes/Making Of). Retrieved 28 July 2025 – via YouTube.
  10. ^ "Paleface Swiss unleashes savage beatdown metalcore symphony". idioteq.com. 14 June 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Paleface Swiss Drop Furious New Standalone Single, "The Gallow"". knotfest.com. 31 October 2023. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  12. ^ "Paleface Add 'Swiss' to Their Name & Debut Ripper New Track 'Best Before: Death'". Wall of sound. 1 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Paleface Swiss Deliver Mid-Year Belter 'Please End Me'". Wall of sound. 13 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Paleface Swiss Drop Furious New Standalone Single, "The Gallow"". Knotfest. 31 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Left To Suffer Premiere "Lost In The Dark" Featuring Paleface Swiss' Marc Zelli". The prp. 5 February 2024.
  16. ^ "Paleface Swiss announce new album Cursed, drop lead single Hatred". Kerrang!. 26 September 2024.
  17. ^ Adams, Gregory. "PALEFACE SWISS announce new EP with ferocious new song "Let Me Sleep"". Revolver. Retrieved 22 October 2025.
  18. ^ Gonzales, Ramon (12 August 2025). "Unprocessed Join Forces with Paleface Swiss for Commanding Collab, "Solara"". Knotfest.
  19. ^ "Paleface Swiss machen auf "Instrument Of War" gemeinsame Sache mit Stick To Your Guns". MoreCore.de (in German). Retrieved 13 October 2025.