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"We’re never going to forget tonight." Biffy Clyro pull out all the stops at their biggest ever headline show at London's Finsbury Park

Biffy Clyro promised surprises. We got deep cuts, fire and Stranger Things' villain Vecna on vocals

Louder

“Every time it seems their direction is clear, the rug is swiftly pulled away”: Open your mind and embrace Biffy Clyro’s Infinity Land as a prog album

The trio’s 2004 release is driven by a bullish, bloody-minded determination to challenge the listener

Louder

Biffy Clyro at the O2 review: 'Shirtless, anthemic, top tier rock'

4/5 Hot off the back of recent number one album Futique, Biffy Clyro show London exactly why they are one of the biggest bands in the country

Evening Standard

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Biffy Clyro review – triumphant set marks a thunderous renewal

Coming off the back of a rough period, the Scottish band find reconnection, renewal and purpose in their singular mix of pop, rock and metal

The Guardian - UK

"It felt nice to infiltrate things our way. We haven't gone begging to any ****er ever. People have always come round to our way of thinking." How Simon Cowell and a Christmas Number One helped turn a Scottish rock trio into household names

A song about the madness of loving so strongly that found a different life on one of TV's biggest shows

Louder

"Quite simply, one of the very best British bands of the past three decades." Every Biffy Clyro album ranked from worst to best

'Mon the Biff!

Louder

“The time has come to properly address my illnesses and deal with them”: Biffy Clyro bassist James Johnston steps back from band to address mental health and addiction issues

The band's founding bassist will take some time away to receive professional help when the Scottish alt-rock giants go on tour next year

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James Johnston missing Biffy Clyro tour to focus on mental health

Biffy Clyro's bassist James Johnston will miss the band's upcoming tour to focus on his mental health and overcoming addiction.

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"I have been living with mental health problems which have led to addiction issues that I have concealed for a long time." Biffy Clyro's James Johnston is taking a step back from the band to address issues that have led to "significant problems"

"There is light at the end of the tunnel"

Louder

Biffy Clyro: 'We've gone through every rock cliche — deaths, breakdowns, addictions'

Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro have survived since the age of 15 without a single change in their line-up — it’s been an emotional rollercoaster, but now they want to celebrate

Evening Standard

Biffy Clyro experiment with garage rock and country rock

Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil has been penning garage rock and country rock tunes.

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Biffy Clyro working on Scottish World Cup anthem

Biffy Clyro are working on a World Cup anthem for Scotland after making it into next year's competition.

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Biffy Clyro forced to postpone US tour due to major visa error

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil has admitted the band won't be able to tour the US as planned next month after a huge mistake was made with their visa application.

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“I’m nervousof that guitar because it’s so expensive. I can barely look at it”: Biffy Clyro’s Simon Neil on how you can shake the Earth with one finger, and why he fell in love with Kirk Hammett’s Greeny – even if he’s still Team Strat

With their 10th album, Futique, Biffy Clyro remind us exactly why they are one of the most important rock bands of the modern age

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“The sound that comes out of that speaker is just dynamite”: One of the main guitars on Biffy Clyro’s new album was a tiny Fender with a built-in speaker – which is also beloved by Tom Bukovac

The forgotten ’90s oddball was employed for some “cheap-sounding warmth” and sludgy goodness

Guitar World

“I’m a big Metallica fan. I’ve seen Kirk playing it over the years and know what a big deal that guitar is”: Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil is a Strat player through and through – but here's why he couldn't say no to Gibson's ‘Greeny’ reissue

Buying such a pricey guitar wasn’t an easy decision, but he’s been making the most of his purchase

Louder

Imposter syndrome. Burnout. Therapy. How Biffy Clyro almost fell apart – but came back stronger

A singer who fell out of love with melody. A rhythm section with imposter syndrome. How Biffy Clyro almost split but came back stronger

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Biffy Clyro's Simon Neil 'exhausted' himself trying to make every show 'perfect'

Simon Neil says trying to make every live show "perfect" left the band frazzled.

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The Guardian - UK

Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil: ‘We took Slayer’s Dave Lombardo to Todmorden for a curry and a pint’

With the band’s 10th album out this week, their frontman answers your questions on Matt Cardle’s version of Many of Horror, playing a German swimming pool – and getting carried away over Richard Ashcroft

The Independent UK

Biffy Clyro: ‘Every day, we were on the cusp of losing it’

INTERVIEW: After grappling with tough questions about the band’s future, the tight-knit trio are back with their 10th album, ‘Futique’. They speak with Mark Beaumont about overcoming their ‘existential crisis’, the quicksand of online discourse, and why frontman Simon Neil would rather ‘eat s***’ than choose between Starmer or Farage

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Biffy Clyro to play intimate London concert to mark release of new album Futique

Ahead of the release of their 10th studio record Futique, Biffy Clyro has announced they will play an intimate London concert to mark the album coming out.

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Biffy Clyro’s new single is about having ‘faith’ in decisions

Ahead of the release of the band’s 10th album, Biffy Clyro’s lead singer has said their new single is about having “faith” in decisions.

Louder

Watch the video for new Biffy Clyro single True Believer, the third preview of their forthcoming tenth album Futique

Scottish indie-rock stars Biffy Clyro share another teaser for their follow-up to The Myth of the Happily Ever After

The Guardian - UK

Post your questions for Biffy Clyro frontman Simon Neil

Ahead of the band’s 10th album Futique coming out this month, their singer-guitarist will take on your questions

Louder

Biffy Clyro announce special intimate acoustic tour, in partnership with some of their favourite UK indie record shops

Following the release of their forthcoming album Futique, Biffy Clyro have some intimate acoustic shows lined up

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