Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Paleface Swiss has announced that their next project, “The Wilted EP,” will be released on January 2nd, 2026. “Instrument Of War,” their most recent joint single with Stick To Your Guns, will be one of the four tracks. The recently released single “Let Me Sleep,” which can be streamed below, is also included. With that cut, vocalist Marc “Zelli” Zellweger addresses his battles with insomnia. Its music video, which was directed by Kriss Jakob, is inspired by the worlds of Hellraiser and Slenderman. You can get your copy of the EP by clicking at this link.
Do you know the feeling when you want to sleep but your head doesn’t allow it—maybe because you fear your dreams? Or do my dreams fear me? Sleep is so important to me, but sometimes my mind just won’t let me.
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“Instrument Of War” originated from time the two bands spent touring together earlier this year. While on the road, Paleface Swiss and Barnett began writing together, and that process evolved into a heavier, collaborative track. The creative spark also drew from a Pablo Picasso quote: “Painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy.” With that philosophy in mind, they frame “art as armor.”
A video directed by Kriss Jakob accompanies the release, matching the artistic theme. The bands emphasize that their music isn’t background noise but something with intent: to challenge what divides people and to support what unites them.
Although the band generally steers clear of explicit political messaging, they say that supporting Doctors Without Borders is a cause they can firmly stand behind. The organization provides medical care in conflict zones, disaster areas, disease outbreaks, and mental health crises, which they view as direct, human-centered work.
