The Builders and The Butchers formed on October 31, 2005.[4][5] They came together because "a lot of bands were all breaking up around the same time, and we were looking to get into something new--so it just worked out."[6] Each member is originally from Anchorage, Alaska and migrated separately to Portland, Oregon to start a career in music.[7][8] Initially they called themselves "The Funeral Band", performing in the streets and outside of music venues. Read more on Last.fm