Instagram/Ken Andrews & Greg Edward Music Discover the untold story of Failure's rise, their genre-defining album Fantastic Planet, and the hidden addiction that led to their shocking 1997 breakup. April 23, 2026 AceShowbiz - It was a defining moment in 1996 when KROQ DJ Carson Daly first introduced me to the groundbreaking Los Angeles-based band, Failure. The following year, Daly, then MTV's newest VJ, announced the band's sudden breakup, a move that bewildered many fans and observers alike.