PALEFACE SWISS: Switzerland Beatdown, Schizophrenia & Stealing Girlfriends | Garza Podcast 76

Garza sits down with Paleface Swiss. We talk about how they got into heavy music & became one of the heaviest bands to ever come out of their country. Putting schizophrenia awareness into beatdown & much more! palefaceswiss.com
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TIME CODES:
00:00 - Playing Heavy Music
04:02 - Why Add “Swiss” to Name?
07:00 - Greenfield Festival
08:14 - Dan Kenny (Suicide Silence) Getting Paleface Swiss on Frankfurt, Germany Show
10:38 - How They Started Making Music Together By Stealing Each Other’s Girlfriend
18:30 - Chapter 3: The Last Selection Writing Process
21:50 Paleface Swiss Has a Chill Vibe
22:54 - “666”, the Haunting Intro to Fear & Dagger, A Real Recording of a Schizophrenic Episode, Bringing Mental Health Awareness to Music
38:10 - Differences Between Switzerland & the United States (Food, Driving and Geography)
45:26 - First U.S. Tour Being Completely Sold Out (with Bodysnatcher, Angelmaker & Distant)
46:55 - Cultural & Societal Differences (continued)
51:54 - Eating Great Tacos in Exchange for Playing Beatdown Riffs
55:20 - What Got Them Into Heavy Music
59:30 - Illegally Downloading Music (& Other Files), Dangers of VR Porn
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[@COLMUSIC603]

Thank you for representing that recording in a sensitive manner. I was on the intro, and its great to see everyone so respectful and to see some light shed on it. If you have any questions or curiosities, I'm open to a discussion

[@kylekowalski411]

Also schizophrenic here, so glad to be seeing this shined on in a positive light. Metal music has helped me with my issues regarding schizophrenia so much. Wish more people were aware of what it actually is. I feel even the word schizophrenia itself is given such a bad wrap.

[@RigSquad]

❤❤❤

[@justinkelly3222]

COL that is super brave to share, so real, raw and so intense. One of the most impactful intros I have ever heard. Especially hearing the origin of this. Hope you are doing ok mate 🤘🤘 big props from Australia

[@lukasmessner1870]

wow, you are the bravest person out here man, much love to you for being open. Hearing your store sheds a lot of light man, I never knew what people that have Schiz' went through that much. Love to you brotha

[@TinKnocker69]

Wow Holy shit. Hope this helps more people. Lost a friend to schizophrenia a couple years ago, nobody even knew he was dealing with it. Don't ever be afraid to talk about stuff.

[@WiredAnxiety]

It's REAL tough to be a metal band outside USA and tour USA.

[@KP-ol3tc]

TAIM said it's an average of $40,000 just to bring their tour equipment from Australia so you're not kidding!

[@WiredAnxiety]

@@KP-ol3tc Damn i didn’t know the numbers were that high.

[@KP-ol3tc]

@@WiredAnxiety obviously different for everyone but that shocked me when CJ said that in an interview and it's also why I always buy more merch than I need, mad props to all

[@jbasti227]

@@WiredAnxiety Yup from what I understand, the finances were a big reason why CJ originally left the band

[@BookieBrewster]

​​@@KP-ol3tcthat would be stupid. Just buy equipment when you get to the us and save alot of money

[@petemartyn]

OH MAN. I'd heard a couple of interviews with Zelli and knew he was a really fun, chill guy - but wow, it's all of you. This was so fun and wholesome, I love metalheads so much. And as a mental health counselor - I was tearing up through the entire middle of the podcast. So much appreciation to all of you for holding these necessary conversations with so much love and compassion ❤

[@ramonvilla6120]

I felt that when Garza was hurting for his brother. Keep your head up man 🤘🏻

[@bengreenbank]

Nice. Seeing these guys on friday with Counterparts, Dying Wish and Kublai Khan. I'm 35 so thoughts and prayers I don't die in the pit for Kublai Khan

[@joeboomer9212]

ooo, make sure to stretch before hand. have fun tho, their setlist is all bangers

[@kxndxck6060]

did u survive

[@multiblake12]

@@kxndxck6060 RIP i guess

[@yaranen2797]

That boy GONE

[@tooernn]

Ngl, i have always loved the 666 intro. Thought it sounded cool and really put you in a mod for the album coming. But after hearing them speak about what it comes from. I had to listen again and it just hurt in the stomach. Christ, that changed everything, will probably never be able to listen to that again. Awesome thing to do to open the eyes for the sickness tho. 👏🏻 Had the pleasure to meet this guy in Sweden for a 2 min talk when they was here, and they srsly one of the most nicest and polite guys i have spoken with. Awesome guys

[@LP-ec7hw]

They approached the mental health topic very well.

[@therandyness]

I had no idea just how fun these guys are, love their music, they're really wholesome and funny.

[@Lioness257]

After a shitty day this was so fun to watch. I am from germany and the comparsions to the US cracked me up. These guys are so likeable and I dont regret checking them out a while ago. Thanks for giving them an hour of your time. They deserve all the love.

[@joeastin9149]

I really needed this episode. I just experienced my first psychotic episode and it was scary. I'm so ashamed and have so much guilt and anxiety. Needed something brutal and enlightening and this was exactly what I needed. This is day one of my recovery. Thanks so much Garza. I hope I can heal and be ok. Much love 💕

[@COLMUSIC603]

They're so scary my friend. I know exactly the thoughts and fear that goes through the mind during these episodes (I was the one they were referring to about 666) If it ever happens again, and you're in your home (don't do this in public) you can always utilize your phone camera. If you're having visual hallucinations and you're having trouble telling if it's real or not, take a photo. If it's a hallucination, you won't see it on the screen. I hope that helps a little bit. If you're hearing auditory hallucinations, for me personally, white noise or "background music" isn't very helpful. Find a song or podcast that's engaging and forces you to focus on the intricacies and details. Delusions and paranoia are a little more difficult because some people genuinely can't control them, but if you feel even a sliver of self control, constant reminders that you are safe and in control will help you. Even saying it out loud. I've been going to therapy for this stuff since I was a kid, I'm a rare case where I've been experiencing this at a young age. Please don't feel nervous to reach out on Instagram (colmusic). Be safe.

[@Jmack7861]

@@COLMUSIC603I’m glad you responded with that information and I was able to read it. I know a couple people diagnosed with schizophrenia, I’m sure they may know this but if it ever comes up in conversation I can offer these tips, as well as if anyone I know becomes newly diagnosed. Thank you for being so open about everything, I think your intention with sending them the recording is working. Even if it’s just a few of us at first it will spread and eventually help many people

[@ainzaida477]

@@COLMUSIC603my psychosis is very weird in a way its came out of one of my anxiety, one of it , when me singing. Everytime i try to sing , like Sing Sing, unknown voices come out n comment me negatively. Just come out of thin air. It suck. Take me more than 8 yrs to realise that i actually have psychosis . But still i am glad, mine not even that big of problem, like others who has stronger psychosis than i do. My small psychosis already disturbing enough,cannot imagine others that have bigger issue and visual psychosis

[@yourlowestpoint]

As a fellow band that mixes rap-like vocals with deathcore and hardcore. I fucking adore when Marc pops off with a fast flow. Awesome band that will blow up in the next few years for sure.

[@BigPantMusiclover]

As a Mexican, everyone in Paleface swiss is invited to the Carne Asada

[@Happik_]

Whole band is such a amazing crew and their music is … out of this world!!!! Hope to see them again, very soon!!!

[@wucebrayne7565]

Had the pleasure of meeting the boys after their show in Mass. they deserve the all the success coming to them.

[@Heartbreakqueen_90]

These dudes are so calm & chill. I love it. Thanks for this podcast. 🤘🏻

[@saavedrakira]

These guys absolutely killed it on their first US tour. So happy to have seen them in St. Louis

[@luketasci4208]

I love seeing these guys being recognised! Their guitarist Yannick came into my studio with his old band years ago when he just started playing guitar. Awesome to see how far he got. They deserve every bit of success and I wish them all the best from the bottom of my heart!

[@Astrobuns]

Sick show yesterday Chris! 🤘🏻paleface killed it at chain reaction too!

[@GarzaPodcast]

You saw a special show. Thank you for being there. -Garza

[@ChaseTylerTho]

This was probably my favorite interview so far. I love these guys. Hopefully I can catch Paleface next time they come to town!

[@jbasti227]

27:56 this is honestly the best analogy for mental health I’ve heard. Ik of these guys for a while but I’ll definitely be checking them out after this pod. Great job as always Garza. You been killing it with these guests.

[@lostboyfeelsnothing4839]

Yes chris youre killing it lately !!

[@ptr_grin]

They're so wholesome. It'd be great seeing them in person for sure.

[@Demolisher375]

Dawg!! I just got goosebumps seeing these guys in this video!!!! GARZA IS THE GOAT

[@greatunclelarry5381]

Saw these guys in PA in March. Absolutely killer show. They stole the light from everyone else in my opinion. Tommy was down in the pit for the first 2 bands just chilling and enjoying the show as well. Got to say hi to them and get a picture. Hands down my favorite show I've been to.

[@KP-ol3tc]

I wanted the headliner but ended up being more stoked about them opening up because it was dope finally getting to see them but also left me even more excited for when the headliner does come through the states. Mad respekt for comin out guys, well worth the wait.

[@kentonwilliams5387]

You guys killed it here in OKC! I was very very happy to see you guys, angelmaker, and bodysnatcher perform!

[@planeted5599]

Great podcast interview, saw them in Fresno, Ca they killed it , so much love and mayhem!!

[@KP-ol3tc]

That intro always gives me chills and now I know why...uhhh, wow. Mad respekt gents

[@AmyKu-bg6uq]

New to this band. Love it.

[@kingrico7909]

Finally my favs Paleface gets on here 🔥👌

[@rizaldiazissulaiman833]

I really fall in love again and again with this album, Fear & Dagger. After knew behind the stories about the intro like mentalillnes and something like that, it just make me wow that's the meaning of it. It just terrifying at the first place and know i know that have some stories behind it and make me more like it, and the whole songs is fucking banger! Can't wait for the new songs coming out, ASAP! Nice podcast mate! Love it!

[@heavymetalrc7520]

Paleface has become one of my favorite bands of all time! They earned a spot on the back of my car for a sticker. Everytime i listen to a band i think to my self, "man, I wish they would've put this in" I never do that with paleface. Absolutely love the music. Cant wait for more new music. Also I used to be a drummer and really love the sharp snare sound like a piccolo snare. It can really change a bands sound believe it or not. Anyway im blabbing watching this lol. Love Paleface!

[@RigSquad]

Love this band so much , super grateful to have seen them at the Brooklyn show of this tour, blew my mind and even tho I’m 35 I had to throw down so hard in the pit because I was making stank faces because of how heavy they are. PALEFACE Swiss Squad forever

[@Nick_Magliano]

Never too old to throw down👊🏼

[@jamiewhite2666]

Nicest group of guys I ever met! Was lucky enough to see them at the Brooklyn meadows in September 2023. Amazing guys and even more amazing show and energy! One of the most wild pits I been in a long while!! 😂

[@ginobeats123420]

These guys seem hella cool! Crazy how one of the angriest bands on the world could also appear to be the nicest. Can't wait til they come thru Toronto next and hope to share a beer with em one day

[@justinbudach5008]

I saw them in Chicago they are incredible live I love their personalities

[@SOAjames]

I love this podcast Garza! Ive been a fan of suicide silence since you guys showed up, you guys made me wanna be a vocalist and play the guitar! Also this podcast is amazing! I've found lots of new metal bands to listen to thsnks to your work! Also this interview was amazing! I now love this band! And i can see how much you listen and are engaged with the guys Garza! You are an inspiration! And so are you guys in Paleface! ❤️

[@traderxkira]

love this band, absolutely incredible

[@neighborhooddragon2330]

Dope interview Garza

[@lazarpetkovic9745]

Love this guys ❤

[@jamiemcintyre8904]

I absolutely love Paleface Swiss. They are all great people and such a badass band.

[@Earth-Worm-Tim]

Yo man I've seen Suicide Silence several times (once with Mitch) and I've been a fan for damn near two decades, but Paleface is at the apex of the evolution of modern metal. How cool is this interview man. I first heard "No Room Left in Hell" and since then I cannot stop listening to these dudes. It's so rare to have a group of guys who just musically click in the way they do and just make exceptional music seemingly with ease. How perfect would a show with Paleface, Slaughter to Prevail, Chelsea Grin, and Suicide Silence be dude 🤘🤘

[@flamedt]

Got to see them on this tour stop in Vegas absolutely mental band I love them so much

[@bertramwinkleofficial]

my cousin had schizophrenia. he died recently. At his funeral they read a letter that he wrote back in high school to his future self. he wrote all about what he wants to do in the future, what he likes to do, what he hopes to see in the future, it’s sad. he unfortunately never got to work his dream job, or start a family. he wasn’t able to do all of the things he used to be so passionate about. the last few months of his life were especially hard for him and family. it’s a sad thing to see

[@restoringforce9893]

What a nice guys Paleface are. I need to dive deep into their music

[@ShawtyWantAThug]

Respect to the Swiss for always staying out of conflict and going through with the name change.

[@BakerBinary]

Swiss are known for staying out of conflicts

[@shefferld]

Chris was great to see you and the boys in Berkeley the other night, great fucking show! Look forward to seeing you again in October!

[@Eleanorxlucy]

Love this band!

[@souldebtofficial]

That Kreator shirt makes me very happy to see \m/!! Can't wait for them to tour the U.S. again.

[@Thehillshaveeyez]

these guys SLAM!

[@deimosx7902]

Слушаю подкаст с субтитрами с переводом, смысл сохраняется, всё понятно) Было интересно, спасибо ❤

[@garrettallen688]

Met these dudes at a pizza place before a show in Nashville. They all nice and cool as hell.

[@MnMSounds]

It's like rain on your wedding day

[@NickyHC]

I would love to see PALEFACE live. They're so angry! 👊🏻👊🏻

[@DavidAllenMD]

Great band man ❤

[@Owenator26]

I had no idea these guys were so young what the hell lol. Anyways Paleface is awesome looking forward to new music from these guys. Another awesome interview from Garza! \m/

[@dastardlygonzo]

I got my ticket to see them in October!

[@reubenk7331]

Dang these guys rip. Really fun to hear their outside perspective too. Shit got pretty serious in a good way and it was really good to hear about bringing awareness to people dealing with Schizophrenia.

[@nicolekrzyzanowski2952]

hat Intro Kills me every time I can't listen to it very often and I need to be in a good place mentally. it breaks my heart when he cries for his parents. I work with people with schizophrenia and I love that the band is bringing awareness to this topic. it's not a rare disease. its real and mental health problems can affect every person. So Yeah I Love it and I hate it at the same time. But Paleface ist my favorite Band at the moment!!

[@beetleborg4171]

They absolutely killed the show in Salt Lake City. I hope them and Distant had a good time. I can only imagine the culture shock they experienced.

[@FitnessFreak3_2]

Saw them in SLC sucks that Zelli wasn't feeling good that night, would love to meet them in person

[@AmphibiousWarrior573]

I've been a metal fan for over 25 years, and the past decade has been...ok, with some exceptions. Paleface has resurrected the energy I felt 25 years ago, and is hands down the most aggressive band I have ever heard.

[@swank1975]

Cannot wait to see these guys tear it up at Sick New World! BRING IT!!!

[@Gee-no]

Paleface guitarist dude looks like Jeff Hardy.

[@carterdeatherage8606]

I’ll be waiting for a How You Remind Me Paleface cover 55:30

[@ChronicBreakdown]

It’s crazy how nice and normal these guys seem compared to their music lol. Just getting into their stuff and man items filthy and I love it

[@stustockwell]

Compared to Distant and Bodysnatcher, Paleface is absolutely an opener band. Both Distant and (especially) Bodysnatcher go way harder than PFS...

[@brogren802]

Fuckin Korn that is the first thing i think about hearing paleface and the psychotic sounds the singer makes especially the laughs in bite the curb or fear and dagger. Korn is the root of so much music its insane what they did for metal.

[@bixotti]

Thrown would be cool guests. Another heavy af Swiss band

[@righteous247]

Their mix of musical influences make for a bastard sons of slipknot kind of sound. It's refreshing

[@issac603]

Get the shot on the podcast bro

[@RAM_industrial_death_metal]

I may be seen too emotionless but it's mainly stoic and I think that is the way it should be regarding the whole modern fab to be "struggling with mental health.." Everyone has emotional turbulence and nowadays being sad is called being depressed, being nervous is called anxiety... The real depression and anxiety is way more severe but everyone want's to be a martyr... I'm not talking about schizo guy but overall trend.

[@nahte-]

Zelli’s necklace is fucking sick

[@wanderergrim]

What!? Zelli is only around a year older than me and Yannick around 2 years. That makes their talent as musicians even more impressive to me and also want to reevaluate my life a bit 😆. Being from the UK I feel like with the cultural differences between Switzerland and the US, the UK then almost splits the difference in a sense though the portion sizes sound very much like switzerland.

[@myDADisTOUGH]

43:30 LMAO 100% accurate

[@xriot1752]

Their take on healthy food being more expensive than fast food was wild to me, its easy to eat healthy in the US and cheaper than fast food, at least where I live it is.

[@lucadg6795]

Palaface Swiss - Making Nickelback great again =) so guet mann!

[@taj24]

The jack off nostalgia talk lmao

[@bunnysniper007]

Had no idea Zelli was only 23 🤯

[@falleenstars]

This whole band is one of the best literally my favorite listening to this made me relax a bit this week oooo man one of the worst ive had in 5 years i hurt myself pretty bad but this made me feel calm honestly the whole vibe n band🫶🖤

[@Bellagray551]

Hi

[@mowfakabeetch]

it’s always the small Folk Bands that have the sick names

[@SykeThrone]

you have to tell teh story i will i will XD

[@Beezle66]

Funny thing is that the other paleface band played the same night palefaceswiss played in Greensboro NC for the bodysnatcher tour. What are the fucking chances 😂

[@shilohnather9900]

Bro, when you gonna get Traitors on your podcast?!?!?

[@nusspliLP]

PALEFACE

[@prodigy-ke7sl]

All 12 of those folk Paleface fans are gonna be in for quite a surprise when they try to google their music

[@Rob_Cary]

I don't know who these guys are but this was a great episode and I enjoyed hearing about their intro and discussing the dismissal of mental health issues in a more conservative type of country. We have a radical conservative problem here in America here too and the most cringe thing about it is in America, alot of these types are the way they are but meanwhile, they were born in a silver spoon in their mouth.

[@MrCharlie066]

Zelli is 23 here, whaaaat 😳

[@beeluna9526]

Wait whaaat???? No way they are the same age as me 😅😅 wtf

[@Clockworrk66]

Guy in the middle looks like David silverias son

[@sxrvsvct7911]

Cheers! Budweiser!!! edit: goddamn. the singer is 23 and im 26. wtf dude. that makes me feel so weird inside. fuck me.

[@PureCoreTV]

;)

[@SKIND-SMOKEWAGON]

666 is brutal as fuck and really difficult to listen to, but its important to not skip it. skipping it is easy and betrays the intentions of the fan who recorded it.

[@BookieBrewster]

How is garza broke but his net worth on google is 100 million

[@XaXaYT]

So sick you got paleface on here

[@DavidMihaelovich]

Stupid fingers hahahaha

[@theotherhouse5910]

Stupid fingers.....😅