Big Dismal

Big Dismal was a Florida-based Christian rock band which featured vocalist Eric Durrance from 2003 to 2005, Believe, the official debut album on the Wind-up Records label, was released in May 2003.

Rolling Stone called Big Dismal one of "five Christian bands on the rise". Its single "Reality" reached No. 3 in the Christian rock charts.

The band had three consecutive No. 1 singles off their debut record, Believe on Christian Rock radio ("Remember (I.O.U.)", "Reality" and "Just the Same"). "Remember (I.O.U.)" was named Song of the Year in Christian Rock Radio by Radio and Records, having remained at No. 1 on the chart for six weeks. The song was also used in the Chris Benoit tribute edition of Raw. Big Dismal was named Band of the Year in the Christian Rock market by Radio and Records and were also nominated for a Dove award in 2004 for Christian Rock Album of the Year. Music videos were created for four songs including "Rainy Day."

The band formed in Tallahassee, Florida in the late 1990s. Other band members included guitarist Chuck Shea, bassist Gary Sobel, and drummer Corey Lane. The Big Dismal band members had tattoos on their arms. Durrance left the band after two years.

In February 2015, Big Dismal announced that they had reformed and a new EP would be available later in the year.

Discography

 * Believe –  Released: May 20, 2003, Wind-Up

Other

 * The Passion of the Christ: Songs "Rainy Day" and "Reason I Live"