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Biffy Clyro axe US gigs
18 Apr 2013
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Biffy Clyro have cancelled the remainder of their US tour dates. The Scottish rockers are returning to the UK to allow frontman Simon Neil the chance to recover from a reportedly serious respiratory problem, as he has been advised to rest or risk…
Biffy Clyro – SECC, Glasgow, Mon 1 Apr 2013
4 Apr 2013
Simon Neil and co continue to smuggle hard rock weirdness past the arena anthems crowd
Given that Biffy’s ‘Many of Horror’ was (in)famously given the X Factor seal of approval back in 2010, it’s impressive that they continue to plough such weird and hard-rocking furrows alongside their more radio-friendly anthemic fare. Granted, the…
Biffy Clyro set for 2013 UK tour and festival shows at Reading and Leeds
18 Mar 2013
Ayrshire trio step up to the plate as festival act
Scotland’s top rockers prepare to storm the festival scene Words: Biffy Clyro are arguably the biggest rock band in Scotland. 2007’s Puzzle was the moment Biffy went ‘mainstream’, while Only Revolutions (2009) was the Ayrshire trio honing their…
Biffy Clyro nervous about headlining
17 Mar 2013
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Biffy Clyro are "sh***ing it" about performing at Reading and Leeds 2013. The 'Black Chandelier' band may have performed at the UK festivals seven times already, but are nervous about their first headlining appearance this August. Frontman Simon…
Biffy Clyro: US bands too serious
1 Mar 2013
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Biffy Clyro think American bands take themselves too seriously. The Scottish trio - who won Best British Band at the NME Awards on Wednesday (27.02.13) - think bands from the UK are more easygoing than their US counterparts. They told Absolute…
Biffy Clyro keep songs for themselves
28 Feb 2013
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Biffy Clyro won't write songs for other artists. The Scottish band - who picked up the Best British Band prize at the NME Awards in London last night (27.02.13) - have turned down the opportunity to work with both Robbie Williams and Leona Lewis…
Biffy Clyro to headline Reading and Leeds festival
5 Feb 2013
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Biffy Clyro will headline Reading and Leeds festivals this summer. The 'Black Chandelier' rockers - who reached number one in the UK album charts with their new record 'Opposites' on Sunday (02.02.13) - will headline the parallel rock events held in…
Biffy Clyro, System of a Down and Fall Out Boy join Reading and Leeds 2013 line-ups
5 Feb 2013
The bands join Eminem, Alt-J, Foals, Jake Bugg, Bring Me The Horizon and Deftones
Reading and Leeds festivals 2013 have announced Biffy Clyro as their newest edition to headline acts. The rock-trio will be joining Eminem in what appears to be a colourful list of headliners so far. As well as Biffy, the festivals have announced…
Biffy Clyro nearly split up
31 Jan 2013
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Biffy Clyro almost split making their new album. The 'Black Chandelier' group were under tremendous personal and professional pressure when recording new double record, 'Opposites', which was almost enough to make them quit. Vocalist Simon Neil…
Biffy Clyro make 'grown up' album
18 Jan 2013
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Biffy Clyro have taken a "grown-up" approach to their new record. The Scottish rock band ditched the late nights and partying while working in their upcoming double album 'Opposites' and have embraced a responsible approach to recording. Frontman…
Biffy Clyro - Opposites
17 Jan 2013
Double album showing both sides of band contains some great material, but feels diluted
(14th Floor Records) Pick any classic double album in history and you’ll find one excellent, seminal record padded out with just as much filler. Here, the Biffy have decided to go full 1970s and not allow for much editing of the creative process, and…
Biffy Clyro 'honoured' by Robbie Williams invitaion
7 Jan 2013
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Biffy Clyro were "honoured" by Robbie Williams' invitation to record with him. The 'Mountains' rockers were in Los Angeles last year recording their new album 'Opposites' - due for release later this month - and were taken back when the 38-year-old…
The ten best Scottish albums this century
31 Oct 2012
Featuring Primal Scream, Remember Remember and The Twilight Sad
Primal Scream. XTRMNTR. (2000, Creation Records) If the Scream’s 1991 classic Screamdelica was a night out clubbing, XTRMNTR was the acid-fried come down. An overtly political, aggressive rock assault packed with searing electronics, paranoia and guitar…
Biffy Clyro announce 2013 arena tour
23 Oct 2012
The Ayrshire rockers confirm Aberdeen and Glasgow dates as part of their UK tour
After a triumphant 2012 headlining RockNess and appearing at Download and the Isle of Wight Festival angular Ayrshire rockers Biffy Clyro are gearing up for one of their biggest tours yet in 2013, including dates in Aberdeen (AEC, 31 Mar) and Glasgow…
Biffy Clyro promise stripped down album
15 Sep 2012
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Biffy Clyro's seventh album will be stripped down. The 'Stingin' Belle' band have just completed their huge double disc 'Opposites' album, but are already thinking of their next record, which will be a much more simple and straightforward…
Biffy Clyro as over the top as possible
2 Sep 2012
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Biffy Clyro went "as over the top as we could possibly go" on their new album. 'The Captain' band have recorded new double album, 'Opposites', in California and deliberately included an array of unusual sounds, from Mariachi bands to kazoo…
Biffy Clyro upset to miss Jessie J
25 Jun 2012
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Biffy Clyro were upset they missed Jessie J performing at the Isle of Wight festival. 'The Captain' rockers had a long trip from their native Scotland to the island off the south coast of England for the festival this weekend, and admit they were…
RockNess 2012 - Dores, Loch Ness, Fri 8-Sun 10 Jun
15 Jun 2012
Variety of headliners makes for game of three halves
As you amble down the gentle hill where RockNess resides you can’t help but be struck by the landscape, nestled in a valley surrounded by greenery and looking out across the mighty Loch Ness. Despite the mist, it’s a sight that makes the trip up north…
RockNess 2012 hosts Hudson Mohawke at Sub Club 25 year celebration
30 Mar 2012
Dave Clarke, James Holden and Andrew Weatherall among dance picks
RockNess today confirmed not only a plethora of new acts for this June’s festival, but a whole new stage designed for hard partying aficionado’s of dancefloor devastation, all in celebration of Sub Club Sound System’s 25 year anniversary. The Arcadia…
Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5 and Mumford & Sons announced for RockNess 2012
26 Jan 2012
Justice, Metronomy, Noah & the Whale and Death in Vegas also confirmed
Scottish rock titans Biffy Clyro and dance kingpins Justice and Deadmaus have been announced as acts set to play RockNess 2012. The festival which will take place at Dores on the banks of Loch Ness on Fri 8–Sun 10 Jun, will also feature performances…
Biffy Clyro's Gwyneth inspiration
4 Jan 2012
Music Gossip
Biffy Clyro's next album will be like a musical version of Gwyneth Paltrow film 'Sliding Doors'." The group are currently recording a double record, which they compare to the Hollywood movie, as it explores the different paths life can take depending…
Biffy Clyro frontman shaving beard
14 Dec 2011
Music Gossip
Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil is shaving his beard because he keeps getting mistaken for Dave Grohl. The singer and guitarist with the 'Many Of Horror' group was mistaken for Foo Fighters frontman Dave many times when they toured together in…
Elbow and Biffy Clyro join Isle of Wight Festival
2 Dec 2011
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Elbow, Biffy Clyro and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds have joined the line up for the Isle of Wight Festival 2012. A host of new acts have been added to the bill for the festival, which takes place on the island - just off the mainland of the…
Biffy Clyro want advice from Barlow
31 Oct 2011
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Biffy Clyro want to take style tips from Gary Barlow. The Scottish rockers were desperate to meet the Take That frontman at last week's Q Awards, and while they admire his music, they think they could learn more from him about their…
Biffy Clyro readying 'awesome' album
10 Jun 2011
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Biffy Clyro have 20 "absolutely awesome" songs ready for their next album. 'The Captain' rockers' fifth album is well underway, with them already having written enough tracks and mapped out how it will sound. Lead singer and guitarist Simon Neil…
