# Episode 342: Kellii Scott of Failure

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Podcast: [The New Scene](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-new-scene-1219383)
Published: 2026-07-13T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thenewscene.podbean.com/e/episode-342-kellii-scott-of-failure/
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Keith welcomes Kellii Scott to the show and we discuss the 2025 Failure documentary "Every Time You Lose Your Mind", moving to Los Angeles at 17 years old to become a rock star, early music influences and band experiences, Kellii's first tryout with Failure and subsequently joining the band. We also discuss early Failure tours including several with Tool, the writing of the band's landmark LP "Fantastic Planet", the difficulties the band faced at the time with their label and internally with addiction, Failure's 1997 breakup, Kelli's story of getting sober, the 2014 Failure reunion, the albums the band has released since reforming including their new 2026 LP "Location Lost" and much more. Intro - 0:00 - 5:36 Kellii Scott Interview - 5:37 - 1:40:43 Outro - 1:40:57 - 1:49:46

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