PALEFACE SWISS, the modern metalcore act known for their ferocious sound, have just dropped their newest single, “Love Burns.” The track offers a glimpse into their upcoming album, Cursed, set for release on January 3rd, 2024. Directed by Kriss Jakob, the accompanying music video ties directly into the narrative arc introduced in the clip for their earlier track, “My Blood On Your Hands.”
What sets Cursed apart conceptually is its symbolic approach, with each song on the album represented by a specific flower. “Love Burns” is linked to the Cyclamen, a bloom historically associated with themes of farewell and resignation. According to an official press release, the symbolism is intended to deepen the emotional resonance of the album.
Frontman Marc “Zelli” Zellweger elaborated on the significance of the track, describing it as a fusion of the band’s established heaviness with newer melodic elements. “It’s a song I’m immensely proud of. The story I want to tell is something everyone can relate to,” Zellweger said. He also highlighted the album’s cohesive concept, where each flower corresponds to a unique emotion.
Musically, “Love Burns” showcases a bold evolution in the band’s sound. The track begins with a chaotic, Slipknot-esque beat before transitioning into a slower, hauntingly melodic chant. This dynamic shift marks a departure from their earlier brutal metalcore and deathcore roots, revealing a willingness to explore new textures.
Fans can catch PALEFACE SWISS on tour early next year. First, they’ll hit Europe alongside THE ACACIA STRAIN and DESOLATED, starting January 30th in Zurich. This will be followed by a U.S. run with STICK TO YOUR GUNS and NASTY in March.
Stay tuned, as we’re also preparing an exclusive interview with STICK TO YOUR GUNS, which will be published soon.
With The Acacia Strain & Desolated:
01/30 Zurich, SWI – Dynamo
01/31 Nurnberg, GER – Z-Bau
02/01 Koln, GER – Essigfabrik
02/02 Paris, FRA – La Maroquinerie
02/04 Lyon, FRA – Marche Gare
02/05 Bilbao, SPA – Stage Live
02/06 Lisboa, POR – LAV
02/07 Madrid, SPA – Nazca
02/08 Barcelona, SPA – Razzmatazz 3
02/09 Touluse, FRA – Le Rex
02/11 Karlsruhe, GER – Substage
02/12 Munchen, GER – Backstage Werk
02/13 Vienna, AUT – Flex
02/14 Leipzig, GER – Felsenkeller
02/15 Prague, CZE – Futurum
02/16 Berlin, GER – Festsaal Kreuzberg
02/18 Copenhagen, DEN – Pumpehuset
02/19 Hamburg, GER – Gruenspan
02/20 Frankfurt, GER – Batschkapp
02/21 Tilburg, NET – 013
02/22 Hannover, GER – Faust
02/23 Antwerp, BEL – Trix
02/25 Birmingham, UK – Xoyo
02/26 Leeds, UK – Project House
02/27 Glasgow, UK – Slay
02/28 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
03/01 Bristol, UK – SWX
03/02 London, UK – O2 Academy Islington
With Stick To Your Guns & Nasty:
03/20 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
03/21 Toronto, ON – Lees Palace
03/22 Montreal, QC – Club Soda (no Stick To Your Guns)
03/23 Worcester, MA – Palladium (Upstairs)
03/26 Albany, NY – Empire Live
03/27 Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
03/28 Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
03/29 Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
03/30 Tampa, FL – Orpheum
04/01 Orlando, FL – The Abbey
04/02 Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
04/03 Nashville, TN – Eastside Bowl
04/04 Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
04/05 St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
04/06 Wichita, KS – Wave (Indoors)
04/08 San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground (no Stick To Your Guns)
04/09 Dallas, TX – Southside Music Hall (no Stick To Your Guns)
04/10 Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
04/11 Mesa, AZ – Nile (no Stick To Your Guns)
04/12 Los Angeles, CA – The Regent (no Stick To Your Guns)
04/13 Roseville, CA – Goldfields
04/15 Portland, OR – Dante’s
04/16 Vancouver, BC – Rickshaw Theatre
04/17 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
04/18 Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory
04/19 Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
04/20 Denver, CO – Summit
04/22 Omaha, NE – The Waiting Room
04/23 Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
04/24 Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater (no Stick To Your Guns)
04/25 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave II
04/26 Chicago, IL – Thalia Hall
