 The Funeral Pyre were formed in La Habra, California in 2001, originally as Envilent, and entered the underground extreme music scenes in both LA and Orange counties.They have gained acclaim amongst metal internet press outlets for its Swedish-style melody, ethereal keyboards, and blackened vocals.Several demos and an "early EP" were released under the band's former moniker, Envilent, until the independent release of the 2003 EP, "October", when the band changed their name to The Funeral Pyre.