Biffy Clyroare a Scottishrockband that formed inKilmarnock,[7][8]East Ayrshire,[9]composed ofSimon Neil(lead vocals, guitar) and twin brothersJames(bass, backing vocals) andBen Johnston(drums, backing vocals). Currently signed to14th Floor Records,they have released nine studio albums, and following their first three albums, the band expanded their following significantly in 2007 with the release of their fourth albumPuzzle,which peaked at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and was awarded a Platinum certification by theBPI.

Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro in August 2020. From left to right: Ben Johnston, Simon Neil and James Johnston
Biffy Clyro in August 2020. From left to right: Ben Johnston, Simon Neil and James Johnston
Background information
OriginKilmarnock,Scotland
Genres
DiscographyBiffy Clyro discography
Years active1995–present
Labels
SpinoffsEmpire State Bastard[6]
Members
Websitebiffyclyro

Their fifth album,Only Revolutions(2009) reached number three in the United Kingdom, and went Gold within days of its release before achieving double-platinum status in August 2011. The album also received aMercury Music Prizenomination.Only Revolutionsincluded the UK hit singles "Mountains","That Golden Rule",and"Many of Horror",all of which reached the UK Top Ten. The latter reached No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart afterThe X Factor2010 winner,Matt Cardlecovered the song, and becamethe UK number one Christmas singlefor the year 2010. In 2011, the band was nominated for theBrit Awardsfor Best British Group.[10]At the2013 NME Awards,they received the award for Best British Band.[11]On 25 August 2013 Biffy Clyro headlined the main stage atReading and Leeds Festival.Their sixth studio album, thedouble albumOppositeswas released in 2013, and was their first album to reach number one in the United Kingdom, and their second to reach number one in Scotland.

It is estimated the band have sold in excess of 1,240,000 albums and 400,000 singles in the UK alone. As of 2021, in total, the band have spent 165 weeks in the top seventy-five of the UK Album Charts, with three of those weeks being at the top position at number one and 76 weeks within the main top forty of the albums charts. The band's singles have spent a total of 79 weeks in the UK Singles Charts, with six weeks in the top ten and 42 in the top forty.[12]

History

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1995–2000: Early years and formation

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The first incarnation of what would eventually become Biffy Clyro was formed in 1995, when fifteen-year-oldAyr-based guitaristSimon Neilstarted playing his songs with friend Kilmarnock-bornBen Johnston.Ben's twin brother,James Johnstonwas soon brought in, and the three spent the next two years rehearsing, writing and covering songs. On 31 January 1995, they played their first gig under the name "Skrewfish" as the support for a band called Pink Kross at the Key Youth Centre inEast Kilbride,now known as Universal Connections East Kilbride.[13]In 1997, the trio moved to Glasgow, where Neil went to theUniversity of Glasgow,and the Johnston twins went toStow College,studying Electronics with Music and Audio Engineering, respectively.[14]

After playing gigs around Glasgow and receiving positive and enthusiastic reactions from audiences,[15]the band were spotted by Dee Bahl, who soon became their manager. Bahl offered them a chance to release an independent single onAereogramme's Babi Yaga record label: "Iname"was released on 28 June 1999, with Northsound Radio'sJim Gellatly(later ofBeat 106&Xfm Scotland) giving the band their first radio play. This first release led to the band being chosen by Stow College'sElectric Honeyrecord label to release a record:thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrowwas released on Nerosa on 13 June 2000, receiving airplay fromBBC Radio ScotlandDJVic Galloway.[15]A few days prior to the release ofthekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow,the band were spotted at the Unsigned Bands stage atT in the Park 2000by aBeggars Banquetrepresentative, and were signed to theindependentBeggar's Banquet soon thereafter.

2001–2005:Blackened Sky,The Vertigo of BlissandInfinity Land

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Lead singer Simon Neil (c. 2003)

On 9 April 2001, the previously unreleased "27"was released as a single. On 1 October 2001, a song fromthekidswho...was re-recorded and released as a single, "Justboy";this was repeated again on 4 February 2002, when the song"57"was released. On 11 March, the band's debut album,Blackened Sky,was released to generally positive reviews. It was around this time that the band began touring extensively, including supportingWeezeron 20 March at theBarrowlandsinGlasgow.[15]On 15 July, the fourth single from the album, "Joy.Discovery.Invention",was released as a double A-side with a newly recorded song called"Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys"(which would later also appear on their next albumThe Vertigo of Bliss).

They toured as part of theKerrangtour in 2001 alongsideSunnaandHell is For Heroes,followed by their first UK wide headline tour later on in the year.

In 2003, the band retreated to theLinford Manorrecording studio inGreat Linford,Milton Keynes,England, to record the follow-up toBlackened Sky.On 24 March, a new single was released called "The Ideal Height",followed by a further new single"Questions and Answers"on 26 May. The band's second album,The Vertigo of Blisswas released on 16 June, to positive reviews which focused on the more experimental style of the album in comparison toBlackened Sky,as well as the introduction of string sections.[16]

After touring relentlessly forThe Vertigo of Bliss,the band retreated toMonnow Valley StudioinMonmouth,Wales to record a follow-up album. As with the previous album, two singles were released before the actual album: "Glitter and Trauma"and"My Recovery Injection"on 9 August and 20 September respectively. An additionaldigital downloadwas also released on 31 May, called "There's No Such Thing as a Jaggy Snake".On 4 October, the band's third album,Infinity Landwas released, followed by the final single from the album, "Only One Word Comes To Mind",on 14 February 2005. On 16 February, the band performed a cover ofFranz Ferdinand's"Take Me Out"live fromMaida ValeonZane Lowe'sBBC Radio 1show.

Simon Neil's side projectMarmaduke Dukealso released an album in 2005, known asThe Magnificent Duke.He toured the UK together with the Johnston twins accompanying on bass and drums.

2006–2008:Puzzleand mainstream success

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Biffy Clyro performing live in 2007
The members of Biffy Clyro signing fan autographs at aZavvistore in 2008

In 2006, Biffy Clyro left Beggars Banquet and signed a deal with 14th Floor, an offshoot ofWarner Bros.In September, the band went to Canada to record their fourth album atThe Warehouse Studioin Vancouver (where it was engineered byMike Fraser), and The Farm Studio inGibsons.From these sessions the song "Semi-Mental"was released as a digital download on 25 December. On 5 March 2007"Saturday Superhouse"was released, reaching No. 13 on theUK Singles Chart.

Puzzlewas released in June and helped the band to reach their highestUK Albums Chartposition ever, hitting No. 2 in the first week of release, also reaching No. 17 in Ireland, and No. 39 in the overall world charts. The album is certified Gold in the UK, having sold over 220,000 copies, and as of February 2009 has sold over 300,000 worldwide. This album is notable for having somewhat more straightforward song structures and a more melodic overall sound than their previous work, while still retaining some more unusual elements.[17]Puzzlewas voted the best album of 2007 byKerrang!andRock Sound.On 25 August, it was announced that "Machines"would be the next single fromPuzzle,which was released on 8 October.

Support slots for acts such asMuse(at the newWembley Stadium),The Who,Red Hot Chili PeppersandThe Rolling Stoneswere significant in expanding Biffy's fan base. The band also played theDownload 2007,Glastonbury 2007,Reading and Leeds FestivalandT in the Parkfor a record seventh time. The band opened forLinkin Parkduring January on their European tour. In 2008, the band toured withQueens Of The Stone Ageon their European and North American tours forEra Vulgaris,and opened for New Jersey rockersBon Joviat Twickenham during theLost Highway Tour.In December 2008 the band played their biggest headline shows, including a date at Glasgow's 10,000 capacitySECC.

2008–2010:Only Revolutions

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Lead singerSimon Neilperforming live with the band in 2008

The band released a new single entitled "Mountains"in July 2008, which reached No. 5 in theUK Singles Chart– the band's first song to reach the top 10, and their highest charting single to date. "Mountains" would later be included on their new album. In an interview with theNME,the band stated that they had started work on a follow up toPuzzle,with Simon Neil saying that the album would include some of the band's "heaviest riffs to date". In an interview with XFM, Ben Johnston revealed that the forthcoming album would be "Oli Coates", and that they already had 16 demos laid down. Simon Neil told Kerrang magazine about the new album on 8 December, playfully saying "The soft bits are softer, and the hard bits are harder...", mocking how bands always label their new albums the most heavy and yet melodic so far. The band worked withPuzzleproducer Garth Richardson once again atOcean Way studios.Many videos were shown on the internet of them playing along toShania Twain's "You're Still the One".AKerrang!article, published in March 2009, stated that they planned to enter the studio in April, revealing a working title for the upcoming album: "Boom, Blast and Ruin". A series of weekly updates on their official site slowly revealed letters of the new album title, and, afterRock Soundmistakenly revealed the album's name as "Only Exceptions", it was officially announced that the album would be titledOnly Revolutions.

In July 2009,Kerrang!reported that they were filming the video for the first single from the album, "That Golden Rule".It was filmed on 1 July in London, with the band saying that the song is" likeKyussandToolplaying with some Scottish freaks screaming over the top of it. "" That Golden Rule "got its first play on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show on 8 July, playing the song twice in a row; it was then announced that the single would be released on 23 August 2009. It went on to reach No. 10 on theUK Singles Chart.Just before the official release of "That Golden Rule",Biffy Clyro performed on the main stage atV Festival,their second appearance at the festival (the first time being in 2006, in a much earlier slot; during their set on the Chelmsford leg, the band experienced power failures twice during the opening song "Glitter and Trauma")."The Captain"was released as a single on 26 October 2009, following its first radio play on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show on 8 September.Only Revolutionswas released on 9 November 2009. On 24 February 2010, "The Captain"won an NME Award for Best Video.[18][19][20]

Biffy Clyro were confirmed to be supportingMusefor 14 dates on their European tour, including Wembley Stadium on 11 September, performing afterI Am ArrowsandWhite Lies.Biffy Clyro performed on the Main Stage at theT in the Park,OxegenandReading and Leedsmusic festivals in 2010.[21]The band were also slated to perform at New Zealand's largest music festivalRhythm & Vinesat Waiohika Estate Vineyard inGisborneon 29 December, but had to pull out due to "minor medical procedures" required by two band members.[22]

2011–2014:Opposites

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Lead singer Simon Neil atRock am Ring2013

On 2 and 3 July 2011 Biffy Clyro supportedFoo Fightersin front of 130,000 fans (65,000 each night) at theMilton Keynes Bowl(National Bowl) in the U.K. On Saturday 9 July 2011, Biffy Clyro headlined the main stage (Apollo Stage) atSonisphere FestivalatKnebworth House.[23]The following day, they headlined the main stage (West Stage) atWakestockinCardigan Bay,North Wales.Biffy Clyro opened forMetallicain Bangalore, India in 2011.

The band revealed via the NME that they would release two studio albums in 2012,The Land at the End of Our Toes,andThe Sand at the Core of Our Bones.From 17 May 2012, the band allowed fans to watch the recording process ofThe Land at the End of Our ToesandThe Sand at the Core of Our Bonesvia a webcam link-up on their official website.The official Biffy Clyro website | biffyclyroThe live feed has confirmed the involvement of frequent Biffy Clyro producer Garth Richardson, who also producedPuzzleandOnly Revolutions.On 30 July 2012, the band announced on Twitter that a new track titled "Stingin' Belle" would be given its official premiere in the UK on Zane Lowe's Radio 1 show the following evening, and that the music video for the song would be available from 9pm for 12 hours to members of the band's official fan club.[24]At 19:37 BST on Tuesday 31 July, Simon Neil confirmed on Zane Lowe's show on BBC Radio 1 that the new album title would beOpposites.Their new single titledBlack Chandelierpremièred onBBC Radio 1on 19 November 2012. The band announced they would be playing a large arena tour through March/April 2013, including London'sThe O2 Arena,withCity and Colourin support. On Sunday 3 February 2013,Oppositestopped the UK Albums Charts, giving Biffy Clyro their first number one album. The next day, it was announced on BBC Radio 1 by Zane Lowe that they were the second headliner for Reading & Leeds Festivals. Biffy Clyro also headlined the second day of the annualRadio 1 Big Weekendfestival on 25 May 2013 inDerry,as well as theCape TownandJohannesburglegs ofRAMfest2014.

Simon Neil was interviewed by NME on 6 January 2014, and announced a plannedOppositesb-side compilation, entitledSimilarities,for release later in the year. Being interviewed for the article, lead singer Simon Neil stated that the band had come up with "six or seven" riffs for new material, although he did point out that their next album would not be recorded until at least 2015.Similaritieswas later released on 18 July 2014.[25]

2016–2018:Ellipsis

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Biffy Clyro performing during theEllipsistour in Germany, July 2017

The band announced that 2015 would be their 'year off.' In an interview with 3FM in June 2014, Neil stated that "[the band] will take a quiet year next year and disappear so people don't get sick of the lovely Biffy." In the same interview he stated that they were working on about 19 new songs, but felt it was too early to play them live. He confirmed that a new album was coming, most likely towards the end of 2015.

Johnston performing with Biffy Clyro at Rock im Park, 2016

The first single "Wolves of Winter" was exclusively played as Hottest Record on Monday 21 March 2016 on Radio 1.[26]On Monday 21 March 2016, during the live premiere of "Wolves of Winter" on Hottest Record on Beats 1,Zane Lowe,Neil announced that the band's new album would be titledEllipsis.The album, due for release on 8 July 2016, was made available to pre-order in a limited edition box set on the Biffy Clyro web store.

Ellipsiswas released on 8 July 2016, entering the UK charts at No. 1. Following the successful launch ofEllipsis,the band performed co-headline slots (co-headlining withFall Out Boy) at theReading & Leedsfestival. The newEllipsissongs featured prominently in the setlist. Between the two headline slots, Biffy Clyro also performed a huge outdoor show in Glasgow, withFall Out Boyfilling in as the support act. In November 2016, Biffy Clyro were announced as the Saturday headliners of theDownload Festival2017. This marked their sixth appearance at the festival and their first headline performance on the main stage.[27]

To coincide with these headline performances, a U.K. arena tour was announced withBrand Newannounced as the support act. The tour culminated in a performance at London's O2 arena, in December 2016. In February 2017, Biffy Clyro performed at the Shepherd's Bush Empire as part of Brit's Week to raise money for charityWar Child.To celebrate such an intimate performance at this point in their career, the band performed as their own support act with Simon Neil announcing "we are Biffy Clyro, circa 2003 to 2005", and they played an hour long set of material from their first three albums. On 27 May 2017, Biffy Clyro performed to 25,000 people at the Radio 1's Big Weekend Hull 2017. The band also performed at Glastonbury on Sunday 25 June 2017.[28]Autumn of 2018 saw the release of theMTV Unplugged: Live at Roundhouse, Londonshow on DVD and album. A European tour of the show soon followed plus a few other pieces that translated well acoustically.[29]

2018–2019:Balance, Not Symmetry

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In April 2018, Biffy Clyro announced that they were concurrently working on two albums, their eighth studio album with the working titleOpus 8(released in 2020 asA Celebration of Endings) as well as a soundtrack album.[30]For the soundtrack album, they were working with Welsh director Jamie Adams producing a movie to go along with new, original music. The film, calledBalance, Not Symmetrydebuted at the Edinburgh Film Festival on 23 June 2019. The 17-song soundtrack album, also namedBalance, Not Symmetrywas released digitally on 17 May 2019 with a vinyl pre-order made available for release on 26 July. The film starsLaura Harrier,Bria Vinaite,Tasmin Egerton,Freya Mavor,Kate Dickie,Scott Miller, and Lily Newmark.[31]

2020–2022:A Celebration of EndingsandThe Myth of the Happily Ever After

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Biffy Clyro at the 2021Reading Festival

On 20 February 2020, Biffy Clyro released the single "Instant History". The track was taken from their eighth studio albumA Celebration of Endings.[32]The second single "End Of" was released on 5 March alongside the announcement of the album's title and the release date of 15 May, although this date had to be postponed to 14 August, due to thecoronavirus pandemic.The third single from the album "Tiny Indoor Fireworks" was released on 14 May.[33]A Celebration Of Endingsentered at No.1 on theUK Albums Chart,making it the band's third consecutive No.1 album.

The band had initially announced a UK, Europe and Australia arena tour, beginning in September 2020, although this was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead, the band played a livestream concert from theBarrowland Ballroomin Glasgow, playing all the songs from their new album.[34]They also announced a series of tour dates in smaller venues in April 2021, titled theFingers Crossed Tour,[35]though this was also postponed to October-November 2021.[36]

The band contributed a cover of the Metallica song "Holier Than Thou" to the charity tribute albumThe Metallica Blacklist,released in September 2021.[37]On 3 September 2021, they released the single "Unknown Male 01", alongside the announcement of another album titledThe Myth of the Happily Ever After,which was released on 22 October 2021.[38]

In February 2022,Amazon Prime Videoreleased an hour-long documentary about Biffy Clyro and the making ofThe Myth of the Happily Ever After,titledCultural Sons of Scotland.[39]

Artistry

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Name

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The band have never disclosed where the name "Biffy Clyro" originated, and Simon Neil has said that it was "a stupid name" that was often "awkward" to explain its origins when the band started and when not many had heard their music.[40]Whilst being interviewed onSoccer AM,the band said that they make up stories about how they are named because they are bored with being asked the same question. Among the conflicting answers the band have given are:

  • In a Soccer AM interview, the band stated that they named themselves after a footballer named Biffy Clyro who played forSouth Ayrshirefootball clubAyr United.
  • Another story is that the band members were thinking about manufacturingCliff Richardmerchandise and they thought about theLaszlo Biropen and thought of "Cliffy Biro" that was then accidentallyspoonerisedon a drunken night out to 'Biffy Clyro'.[40]
  • Another interview claims that the name Biffy Clyro comes from an acronym for "Big Imagination For Feeling Young 'Cos Life Yearns Real Optimism".[41]
  • The band stated in an interview forBalconyTVthat the name was that of a Finnish footballer from the 17th century.[42]
  • OnOff the Ballin August 2011, Ben Johnston said "Well it's a marriage of two words: Biffy is in fact the nickname ofthe spy who the James Bond novels were based onand Clyro isa village in Waleswhere both our families… used to go on holiday… ".[43]
  • In an episode ofMusic Choice'sPop Quiz,Simon Neil said that Biffy Clyro is the name of a Scotsman that built his own rocket and was the first man in space.[44]

Influences

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According to Ben Johnston, the band has drawn from a wide range of acts:

"I guess we were all locked toNirvanaand that wholeSeattle soundthing. That really woke us up to what was possible in terms of how simplistic you could be but still have power. How you didn’t have to be a virtuoso. We likedGuns N' Rosesand stuff before that and then when Nirvana hit us at 14 or 15, everything changed. We started to think we could be a band possibly.Soundgarden,Nirvana,Pearl Jam,and then some more obscure American bands likeKarateandBraid,andproggystuff likeRush,Yes,andDillinger Escape Plan.Then we get into more softer things likeRed House Paintersand more folky stuff. But we always wanted to be somewhere in the middle of that. I could play you parts of our songs that sound like Dillinger and some that sound like Red House Painters… the most un-pigeonhole-able band in the world. "[45]

Additionally, the band has citedWeezerandthe Afghan Whigsas influences.[46]

Mark Z. Danielewski's second novelOnly Revolutionswas influential for the albumOnly Revolutions;the band have since met Danielewski, discovering that he was a fan when he attended one of their shows.[40]

Members

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Current members

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  • Simon Neil– lead vocals, guitar, piano (1995–present)
  • James Johnston– bass guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals (1995–present)
  • Ben Johnston– drums, backing vocals (1995–present)

Touring members

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Tours

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  • Early tours (1998–2001)
  • Blackened Sky (2002)
  • The Vertigo of Bliss Tour (2003–2004)
  • Infinity Land Tour (2004–2006)
  • Puzzle Tour (2007–2009)
  • Only Revolutions Tour (2009–2012)
  • Opposites Tour (2012–2014)
  • Ellipsis Tour (2016–2017)
  • MTV Unplugged Tour (2018)
  • The Fingers Crossed Tour (2021)
  • UK & Ireland Tour (2022)
  • A Celebration of Beginnings (2024)

Discography

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Studio albums

Awards and nominations

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Biffy Clyro awards and nominations
Totals[a]
Wins12
Nominations26
Note
  1. ^Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.
MTV Europe Music Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 Biffy Clyro New Sounds of Europe, Regional Competition Nominated
Bandit Rock Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Biffy Clyro Best International Breakthrough Act[48] Nominated
2009 Only Revolutions Best International Album[48] Nominated
Kerrang! Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 Biffy Clyro Best British Band[49] Nominated
2010 The Captain Best Music Video[49] Won
2011 Biffy Clyro Classic Songwriter[50] Won
2013 Opposites Best Album Won
2014 Biffy Clyro Best British Band Nominated
2016 Biffy Clyro Best British Band Nominated
2018 Biffy Clyro Best British Band Won
2018 Biffy Clyro Best British Live Act Nominated
NME Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 The Captain Best Music Video[51] Won
2011 Biffy Clyro Best British Band[52] Nominated
2011 Biffy Clyro Best Live Band[52] Won
2013 Biffy Clyro Best British Band[52] Won
2017 Biffy Clyro Best British Band[52] Won
Barclaycard Mercury Prize
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 Only Revolutions Album of the Year[53] Nominated
Radio 1 Teen Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 Bubbles Best Song[54] Won
Q Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010 The Captain Best Track[55] Nominated
2010 The Captain Best Video[56] Nominated
2011 Biffy Clyro Best Live Band[57] Won
2013 Biffy Clyro Best Album Opposites[58] Won
2018 Simon Neil Fender Play Award[59] Won
BRIT Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2011 Biffy Clyro Best British Group[60] Nominated
2017 Biffy Clyro Best British Group[61] Nominated
2021 Biffy Clyro Best British Group[62] Nominated

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