Failing Forward

Failing Forward is a South African Christian rock band formed in 2006 in Durbanville, Cape Town. The band consists of Anton van der Merwe (lead vocals,guitar), Tyron Whittaker (Bass guitar and backing vocals), Steven Lambert (guitar and backing vocalist) and Nick Ornellas (drums and percussion).
The band existed for one year before mainstreaming local success. After years of being involved in different bands and projects, the four current members of Durbanville based FAILING FORWARD got together to form a new band. They poured all their knowledge, all their experience and whole lot of musical influence into something that was new and fresh, that would appeal to music lovers all over South Africa.
Their first studio album, Failing Forward debuted in 2007, followed by their second full length album, Hunting Beasties in early 2009. They have toured extensively throughout South Africa, playing at major festivals such as Rocking the Daisies Festival and Ramfest,Woodstock in 2009, where the band shared the stage with international acts Eagle-Eye Cherry. The band has been playlisted on major South African radio stations, and campus radio stations nationwide.
In 2009, Failing Forward traveled to Noordhoek where they met producer/director Ryan Kruger to shoot the music video for their single, "Hunting Beasties". Shortly after their second video "Prisoner takes all" hit the shores.
The band is currently working on their third studio album, due for release in 2011.
Band members
;Current members
* Anton van der Merwe - vocals, guitar (2006-present)
* Tyron Whittaker - bass guitar (2008-present)
* Nick Ornellas - drums (2008-present)
* Steven Lambert - guitar (2009-present)
;Former members
* Russel Aitkenhead - guitar (2006-2008)
* Justin Kruger - drums (2008-2008)
* Danny Greef - bass guitar (2006-2008)
* Steve Merry - drums (2006-2008)
Discography
*Failing Forward (LP, 2007)
*Hunting Beasties (album, 2009)

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