After surprise releasing their collaboration single “Instrument of War” (feat. Stick To Your Guns), Switzerland’s unstoppable heavy export Paleface Swiss are back with another neck-breaking track: “Let Me Sleep”.
The new single marks the official announcement of their upcoming EP “The Wilted”, set for release on January 2nd, 2026 — a continuation of the haunting world the band established with their charting album “Cursed”. “Let Me Sleep” dives into a darker, more psychological corner of the Zelliverse, capturing frontman Zelli’s struggle with insomnia and inner fear.
Watch the official video for “Let Me Sleep” below.
“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?”, Zelli reflects. “Sleep is so important to me, but sometimes my mind just won’t let me”.
Musically, “Let Me Sleep” delivers everything fans have come to expect from Paleface Swiss, relentless breakdowns, haunting atmosphere, and emotional weight — while visually, the band once again raises the bar. The accompanying Slender Man / Hellraiser-inspired music video blurs the line between nightmare and reality, solidifying their reputation for cinematic storytelling. With “The Wilted” EP, Paleface Swiss continue to take the “Cursed” universe into new emotional depths, a story of decay, fear, and fragile rebirth with 4 completely brand new songs.
Pre-order & pre-save “The Wilted” EP here.
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Withering Flower
3. Let Me Sleep
4. Instrument of War (feat. Stick To Your Guns)
5. Everything is Fine
“The Wilted” EP is more than just the next release by Paleface Swiss — it’s a continuation of the world the band built with their charting album “Cursed”. Written and shaped during the intense touring cycles across Europe, the U.S., and Australia, “The Wilted” EP captures the raw emotions, exhaustion, and rebirth that comes with life on the road. While “Cursed” explored the darkness within — the pain, rage, and personal downfall — “The Wilted” EP steps into the aftermath. It’s the sound of something broken learning to grow again. Each song reflects a stage of decay and renewal, connected by the same universe that fans came to know through “Cursed”, but presented through a more cinematic and introspective lens. The EP blends the signature heaviness and aggression of Paleface Swiss with haunting melodies, immersive storytelling, and symbolic imagery. Flowers — once vibrant, now withering — serve as a metaphor for change and the acceptance of impermanence. This visual language carries through every aspect of the project, from its artwork to its videos and stage production. With “The Wilted” EP, Paleface Swiss reveal a new layer of their artistry — one that’s not only about destruction, but about what grows from it.
After a huge year with over 60,000 tickets sold globally and major metal festival appearance and the release of “Cursed”, Paleface Swiss return in 2026 with their biggest European tour to date — teaming up with hardcore icons Stick To Your Guns and genre-bending powerhouse Static Dress. The tour kicks off on 12th January 2026 in Dublin and wraps up with a massive final show on 7th February at Halle 622 in Zurich (CH) — marking Paleface Swiss’s largest Swiss headline show ever.
European & UK Tour Dates 2025:
Mon 12th Jan – IE – DUBLIN Academy
Tues 13th Jan – N. IE – BELFAST Limelight
Thurs 15th Jan – UK – MANCHESTER Academy 1
Fri 16th Jan – UK – GLASGOW SWG 3
Sat 17th Jan – UK – LONDON Troxy
Sun 18th Jan – UK – BRISTOL O2 Academy
Tues 20th Jan – BELGIUM – BRUSSELS AB
Thurs 22nd Jan – AUSTRIA – WIEN Gasometer
Fri 23rd Jan – GERMANY – LEIPZIG Haus Auensee
Sat 24th Jan – GERMANY – HAMBURG Docks
Sun 25th Jan – GERMANY – BERLIN Huxleys
Tues 27th Jan – GERMANY – MÜNCHEN Tonhalle
Weds 28th Jan – NETHERLANDS – TILBURG O13
Thurs 29th Jan – GERMANY – OBERHAUSEN Turbinenhalle
Fri 30th Jan – GERMANY – WIESBADEN Schlachthof
Sat 31st Jan – FRANCE – PARIS Zenith *supporting Landmvrks
Mon 2nd Feb – FRANCE – TOULOUSE Le Bikini
Tues 3rd Feb – SPAIN – MADRID Wagon
Weds 4th Feb – SPAIN – BARELONA Razzmatazz
Thurs 5th Feb – FRANCE – LYON La Rayonne
Sat 7th Feb – SWITZERLAND – ZÜRICH Halle 622
Artist pre-sale tickets for UK and IE dates will be available on Friday 27th June from 10am (UK).
General on-sale for EU dates will be available on Friday 27th June from 10am (UK).
General on-sale for UK dates will be available on Monday 30th June from 10am (UK).
All tickets available here.
Line-up:
Marc “Zelli” Zellweger – Vocals
Yannick Lehmann – Guitar
Tommy-Lee Abt – Bass
Cassiano ‘Cassi’ Toma – Drums
Weblinks:
www.palefaceswiss.com
www.facebook.com/palefaceswiss
