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Forlorn Refinery

2003 to 2008. R.I.P. Forlorn Refinery

About Me

Forlorn Refinery was formed in the summer of 2003 in Southeast Michigan and began as a studio project. Keyboardist and programmer Bill Pope teamed up with guitarist Mike Pierce in the pursuit of composing an avant-garde form of music fusing edgy industrial guitar, percussive noise grooves and progressive song formulas. Pope took on the role of heading the group as vocalist and producer collaborating with Pierce co-writing and producing. With some good song ideas in hand, they crafted some demos. One of which found it's way into a Toledo dance club with the help of resident DJ Darkschoir.

But something else was building, the need to take the sound to the stage. Something that in the current format, could not be done. They needed a band.

In spring of 2004, they took in bassist Jim Miller. With their new member they altered their mixes, stripping down synth bass and other elements, rebuilding the low end with Miller’s technical bass playing. The sound was evolving into something more organic and it wasn't quit finished. They still needed a drummer, and the role was soon filled with the hostile and abrasive drum style of Corey Mathes.

The four conjured a sound unlike anything they've done before. Crashing drums meet synthetic rhythms supporting a wall of crushing guitars and thick synthesizers. All the while, sweeping ambient textures invite you to close your eyes and take in the tormented preachings of Pope. Two years later, what was intended as a studio project dedicated to experimental rock noise had blossomed into a machine of live audio assault.

Look for their EP “Detatched” at www.forlornrefinery.com and www.vampirefreaks.com/forlornrefinery.




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Member Since: 10/17/2005
Band Website: forlornrefinery.com
Band Members: Bill Pope (vocals, keys, programming), Mike "Fierce" Pierce (guitar, back vocals), and Corey Mathes (drums, back vocals).
Influences: KMFDM, Razed in black, Nine Inch Nails, Tool, Ministry, Queens of the Stone Age, Deftones, Radiohead and Depeche Mode.

Everything thats false.
Everything lies in the truth.
The mass.
Sounds Like:Check out all the latest Forlorn Refinery Merchandise on CafePress!

Type of Label: None

My Blog

R.I.P. FR

Dear friends of Forlorn Refinery:I am sad to anounce that as of this morning, FR has desided to part ways. Do to circumstances that will not be named. We had a show booked for this evening, but will n...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:06:00 PST

Horror Vault 2

Everyone this is a must see! FR has landed on a soundtrack!Horror Vault 2 soundtrackGo see it! This movie release date is Dec. 1st 2008 USAPierceFR...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:42:00 PST

Face of Forlorn everchanging

It's marked last night we can do this with three. Forlorn Refinery took the stage and now we breath in and out. We are back at it again doing shows. Please keep a look out for up and coming shows. We ...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:26:00 PST

A New Day (Part 1)

About 4 years ago the birth of Forlorn Refinery began.  It arose from the burnt down ashes of past musical ventures and personal struggles.  We've been together a long time and been through ...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:26:00 PST

around full circle

We took the time(almost 12 months now) to write new music. We have a new set list. The stage is next. Soon to post upcoming shows. Keep a look out for Forlorn Refinery! We are looking for someone to p...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:48:00 PST

Power of 3

FR news:    Forlorn Refinery is in the process of writing new songs. The band is going to come back out to play shows with the 3 members. We are looking at late Aug. or Sept.  for ...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 08:17:00 PST

Release of new EP"Detatched"

April of 2007!! Here is the cover art. This 6 song EP is only $6.00.Send an E-mail to [email protected] or vist our web site forlornrefinery.com  For this limted press.Michael PierceFR...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 08:52:00 PST

Inflame

Check out the Inflame paper Jan 07. There is a page in the section "Where there's smoke, there's fire" about Forlorn Refinery.News on the EP...sorry folks for having this take so long to Release but d...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Tue, 26 Dec 2006 09:24:00 PST

EP

FR is in the studio working on the EP due to be release by Fall. FR
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:02:00 PST

Thank you to all

Thank you to everyone who requested us to be a friend!! Sorry for not sending each and every single person a comment. So I hope this makes up to everyone. Thank you. Pierce Forlorn Refinery FR's ...
Posted by Forlorn Refinery on Wed, 12 Jul 2006 07:24:00 PST