Paleface Swiss & Stick To Your Guns Drop Searing Picasso-Inspired Track "Instrument of War"

After tearing through a sold-out U.S. tour that moved over 35,000 tickets earlier this year, Switzerland’s heaviest export Paleface Swiss reunite with tour mates, Stick To Your Guns for the release of brand new banger, “Instrument of War”, a fierce, unflinching anthem born in green rooms and tour buses, now fully realized as both a sonic statement and a rallying cry. 

Written mid-tour during rare moments of quiet, the song captures the visceral connection between Stick To Your Guns vocalist, Jesse Barnett and Paleface Swiss frontman Marc “Zelli” Zellweger, who bonded over shared convictions, distorted guitars, and the Pablo Picasso quote that gave the track its name. “No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war,” the quote begins—“for attack and defense against the enemy.” That sentiment—art as weapon, art as armor—became the foundation for both the track and its video, directed by artistic director and co-manager Kriss Jakob, and produced by co-manager Marco Bayati with a crushing final mix from longtime collaborator Florent Salfati (Landmvrks).

In a joint statement, Zelli and Jesse share

“No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy. I felt like we both relate to this. Our music isn’t just some shit to put on in the background. It’s something real that comes from a real place and it’s meant to attack the things that divide us and defend all the things that bring us together.”

In keeping with the ethos of the track's inspiration, 100% of proceeds from “Instrument of War” will be donated to Doctors Without Borders, supporting their emergency medical work in conflict zones around the world. A limited edition Instrument of War charity shirt is also available now at Palefaceswiss.com, with all profits going directly to the organization.

Zelli and Jesse continue

“Paleface Swiss has generally avoided taking explicit political positions—especially given how complex things are today. But Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) provides care to people affected by conflict, disease outbreaks, natural and human-made disasters, and mental health crises. That kind of direct, human-first action is something we deeply respect.”

“That said, both Stick To Your Guns and Paleface Swiss share clear values. As we mentioned, we stand for what’s right—whether that means supporting mental health (a core focus for Paleface Swiss) or speaking out against oppression and violence. For those who know our bands, this song already carries those messages. That’s why it felt like the right vehicle for something bigger—and why it made sense to use it to give back.”