Band Biographies: Failure by Proxy

The band had instant chemistry and begin writing new songs. Within six months they released two singles, “Not Gonna Break”(2018) and “In My Skin” (2018). With 8 songs written, the original lineup was ready to immerse themselves into the local Sacramento music scene.

As fate would have it, in November of 2018, Anthony “Antman” reached out to the band looking to see if they had an interest in the second guitarist. The combination of Cash’s bluesy Rock feel and Antman’s technical skill and knowledge was a perfect blend of feel, power, and musicality. The musical foundation of FXP was now set but the band found themselves missing a vital piece with the departure of their singer in mid-2020.

The band set in search of their new frontman holding auditions until they came upon Rob Wall. Rob’s powerful vocals, writing style, and stage presence brought the band up to a new level. The band was finally complete. But tragically in May of 2022, FXP was blindsided by the untimely passing of their singer and friend, Rob Wall. The band needed time to process what happened, to grieve and honor their friend.

After this brief hiatus, the band reached out to Antman’s former bandmate and local Central Valley artist Big Elk to audition to be their new lead singer. The band sent new music that he immediately connected with and began writing at a feverish pace. After only 4 months Big Elk has recorded vocals to 5 new songs with 3 more ready to go! The new version of Failure By Proxy is complete and now sonically a force to be reckoned with.

Their high energy and stage presence have led them to open for national acts such as Gemini, Messier, FLAW, Smile Empty Soul, Oleander, Puddle of Mudd, Buckcherry, Joyous Wolf, P.O.D., Nonpoint, Islander, Nine Shrines. Failure by Proxy was also nominated for Best Hard Rock Band for 2018 in the Sacramento News & Review SAMMIES Award. FxP has also been featured nearly a dozen times on the Sacramento Rock Station 98.5 Rock.