Paleface Swiss Unleash Hell With Metallic Tune ‘The Gallow’

Paleface (now formally known as Paleface Swiss) have been ripping it up recently with deathcore fury and have made a big name for themselves. Having toured many corners of the globe already, the four-piece are getting the attention they deserve.

Following their three introductory Chapter releases between 2018-2020, Paleface released breakthrough record Fear & Dagger last year, which really turned some heads. Maintaining the momentum, the Zurich group continued to release badass singles like ‘Best Before:  Death‘ and ‘Please End Me‘, in totality delivering some ripe modern deathcore.

Vocalist Marc Zelli in particular has been getting some attention in the heavy music community, including Dutch band Distant‘s giant single ‘Argent Justice‘ (among a sleuth of peers) and more recently featuring on Resolve‘s single ‘Older Days‘ alongside ten56.‘s Aaron Matts.

Now, Paleface are stirring their next pot of hell with new single ‘The Gallow‘. Shedding elements from their recent singles and aforementioned record, the Swiss crew are fusing genres with the new one. With thrashy riffs that you could expect from the likes of Slayer, Paleface are sharpening their toolkit and using what they have to zero-in on the heaviness in different ways. With melodic hooks and gang-vocals, the band lean into the ‘metal’ side of this track with bridges and 00’s tuning; the epiphany of experimentation for a modern deathcore band. Look out for that minute-long throwdown breakdown at the end too.

On ‘The Gallow‘, Zelli comments:

“The Gallow” is a song that delves into the constant torment one experiences within their mind and body. It’s a pain that defies relief, persisting with each breath you take. Over time, this anguish fuels a mounting aggression, as one struggles to make sense of their suffering. You come to realize that this aggression won’t provide solace, and you may reach a point where you believe that the only escape from the unending torment is to hang yourself. The song reflects a retrospective look at those who have endured such suffering, and it pays tribute to musical icons like Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, and countless others.”

Words by Ricky Aarons (@rickysaul90)

Stream ‘The Gallow‘ here