6Gig
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2005 (initially), inactive since 2015 |
| Headquarters | Portland, Maine , United States |
| Products | Albums, EPs, singles |
6Gig was a rock ensemble originating from Portland, Maine, recognized for their blend of alternative rock and nu metal. The band toured extensively across New England and produced two full-length albums alongside multiple singles. Their music video for "Hit the Ground" received rotation on MTV2. Prior to the release of Mind Over Mind, drummer Dave Rankin was succeeded by Jason Stewart; Rankin subsequently passed away due to an overdose involving prescription medication and alcohol.
The track "Hit the Ground" stands as 6Gig's most notable hit, featured on the soundtrack for National Lampoon's Van Wilder, included in the Ozzfest 2001 Summer Sampler, and compiled on various other collections. Additionally, it was used in MTV's Pimp My Ride and appeared in the video game NHL Hitz 2002. In 2005, the Maine-based group Paranoid Social Club covered this song on their compilation album Beautiful Locals.
Due to financial difficulties faced by Ultimatum Music, the album Mind Over Mind did not receive an official retail release and was distributed solely through the label’s website. In response to these challenges, 6Gig briefly made the album available as a complimentary download during summer 2004. The band dissolved in 2005, with members moving on to new ventures—vocalist Walter Craven became part of Lost on Liftoff, while drummer Jason Stewart joined Sidecar Radio.
The group reunited for performances in Portland, Maine, in May 2008 and again in July 2011, resuming their live appearances. They launched the EP Dogs in 2013 but have remained inactive since 2015.
Members
- Walter Craven – vocals, guitar (2000–2005, 2008, 2011–2015)
- Steve Marquis – guitar, backing vocals (2000–2005, 2008, 2011–2015)
- Craig Weaver – bass (2000–2005, 2008, 2011–2015)
- Jason Stewart – drums (2003–2005, 2008, 2011–2015)
Former members
- Dave Rankin – drums (2000–2003)
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Tincan Experiment | October 23, 2000 | Ultimatum |
| Mind Over Mind | July 1, 2003 |
EPs
| Title | Release Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Broadcast.Trans:MISSION.red | September 13, 2002 | Ultimatum |
| Bind | January 1, 2013 | |
| Dogs | January 23, 2013 | Sixth Of Sense |
External links
- Official website
- Collection of live recordings at the Internet Archive live music archive
- Articles with short description
- Musical groups from Portland, Maine
- Heavy metal musical groups from Maine
- American nu metal musical groups
- American post-grunge musical groups
- Alternative rock groups from Maine
- American alternative metal musical groups
- Musical groups established in 2000
- Musical groups disbanded in 2005
- Musical groups reformed in 2011
- 2000 establishments in Maine
- 2005 disestablishments in Maine
- Musical groups disestablished in 2005