Holy shit… Portland’s own Builders And The Butchers have some long-lost relatives on the east coast. They’re called O’Death and the similarities are striking. Same morbid marches, same busy, sometimes found percussion, and the same murky lyrical themes.

Sure, there are differences; O’Death is a bit more jumpy and visceral, whereas the Builders are at times more melodic. But still, the groups are both following the same moonlit path down towards the swamp.

Have a listen: O’Death’s “Spider Home”

See what I mean? Pretty damn good, too.

There’s more to be found at O’Death’s myspace and their own website as well. Plus there’s a few tracks you can download from their Daytrotter session. Be sure to check “Down to Rest” and “Adelita”.

It may not be the right tunes for Friday afternoon, but certainly they are for Saturday night…