Fastball is a rock band from Austin, Texas, formed in 1992. Originally named Magneto USA, they adopted the name Fastball after signing with Hollywood Records. The band achieved major success with their 1998 album All the Pain Money Can Buy, which went platinum within six months and remained on the Billboard 200 chart for a year. Their hit songs The Way and Out of My Head found strong chart success and led to two Grammy nominations. Over the years, Fastball has earned several awards from The Austin Chronicle, including Album of the Year and Band of the Year. In recent years, the band has engaged listeners through a Patreon campaign, sharing new music, demos, and the stories behind their songs.