Inspired by none other than Pablo Picasso, Paleface Swiss have joined forces with Stick To Your Guns for their rampaging new track "Instrument Of War."
"What do you think an artist is? An imbecile who has only eyes, if he is a painter... Far, far from it: at the same time, he is also a political being, constantly aware of the heartbreaking, passionate, or delightful things that happen in the world, shaping himself completely in their image... No, painting is not done to decorate apartments. It is an instrument of war for attack and defense against the enemy."
This was Pablo Picasso's response in 1945 when asked about his work depicting the bombing of Guernica. In a joint press statement, Paleface Swiss and Stick To Your Guns had this to say about the quote:
"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 one of two behind-the-scenes Instagram videos teasing the collaboration, Paleface Swiss lead singer Marc "Zelli" Zellweger said, "We just want to make some kind of statement in terms of, like, we stand for the right things. We want to say it once and then shut the fuck up, right?" Stick To Your Guns lead singer Jesse Barnett adds, "That could be the extent of the quote unquote 'politics' of the song is just the fact that we make our music with intention."
Without getting too specific or heavy-handed, the bands are not just talking the talk but walking the walking. Proceeds from the single, and charity shirt, will go towards Doctors Without Borders.
The press releases sheds light on the decision:
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.
The press release continues:
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."
Check out the Kriss Jakob directed music video for the track below:
