About Us

Failure by Proxy is an American rock band from Galt, California, formed in December 2017. Drummer, Eric “SpAz” Lewis was new to the Sacramento music scene and was looking to join or create a band that captured the Nu Metal / Rock foundation.  SpAz and his former singer hit up the local scene in search of passionate, experienced musicians.  Lead Guitarist Chuck “Cash” Schubert, and Bassist and backing vocalist Chris “Gemini” Alosi immediately created the foundation.

 In November 2018, the chemistry of the band changed dynamically. Anthony “AntMan" reached out to see if the band needed another guitarist… The band was skeptical, since Chuck (Southern Rock) and Anthony (Progressive Metal) are opposites when it comes to playing style, and that was the missing piece.

Mid 2020, they faced the departure of their singer and looking to replace that position would not be easy. Auditions were held and the band unequivocally decided on Rob. Rob brought a whole new level to the band. With his diverse vocal ability, lyrically writing and stage presence, he truly rounded out the band like never before.  Once Rob joined the band, they were introduced to their current producer, Nick Miller (A Skylit Drive), they finished their first EP.  . . .
 

In May 2022, they suffered a horrible tragedy with the sudden passing of their singer Robert Wall.  After a brief hiatus, the band recruited Chris "Elk" Elkins from Pismo Beach to come and audition for the vocalist position.  The band had 4 un-released songs without vocals, and within days Elk had finished the lyrics. 

Their high energy, music and stage presence led to their selection to play the 2021 Blue Ridge Rock Festival and have opened for national acts such as: Gemini Syndrome, Soulfly, Ill Nino, Drowning Pool, Messier, FLAW, Smile Empty Soul, Oleander, Puddle of Mudd, Buckcherry, Joyous Wolf, P.O.D., nonpoint, Islander, Nine Shrines, and Breaking In A Sequence. 

Failure by Proxy was also nominated for Best Hard Rock band for 2018, 2019, and 2020 in the Sacramento News & Review SAMMIES Award. They has also been featured nearly two dozen times on the Sacramento Rock Station 98.5 Rock.

2024 - Failure by Proxy won the Local Band Smokeout 2ndAnnual Tournament of Champions Champion, where they battled against 511 other bands to take home the trophy.