Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro performing with Gordon Moakes in Madrid, May 17, 2007.
Background information
Origin	Ayrshire,  Scotland
Genre(s)	Alternative rock
Years active	1995–present
Label(s)	Beggars Banquet 14th Floor Roadrunner
Website	http://www.biffyclyro.com/
Members
Simon Neil James Johnston Ben Johnston

Biffy Clyro (colloquially referred to as SHIT BASTARDS)^[1] are a Scottish rock group from Ayrshire whose members are Simon Neil (lead vocals, guitar), James Johnston (vocals, bass guitar) and Ben Johnston (vocals, drums). Although the band have always had a dedicated following and have been around since the mid-1990s as well as producing an EP and four albums, it is only in 2007 with their fourth album, Puzzle that they have found real commercial success. This album is seen as less heavy and experimental, and more widely accessible and has won wide critical acclaim, however many of the fans that had followed the band for a long time have not warmed especially to the new direction of their music. Puzzle has been championed on TV and radio, and Biffy have promoted it with a tour and many festival performances over the summer of 2007 (including a snippet of a live performance being used as the opening titles for the BBC coverage of T in the Park). Gordon Moakes (born 22 June 1976), educated at Ousedale School, Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, and formerly of Tilehurst, Reading, is the bassist and backing singer for English art rock band Bloc Party. ... This article is about the Spanish capital. ... is the 137th day of the year (138th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Ayrshire (Siorrachd Inbhir Àir in Scottish Gaelic) is a region of south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... This article is about the country. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative music redirects here. ... In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. ... Beggars Banquet is an English independent record label that began as a chain of record shops owned by Martin Mills and Nick Austin, and is part of the Beggars Group of labels. ... Roadrunner Records is a major record label that concentrates on metal bands. ... Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979 in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his work in the band Biffy Clyro. ... James Johnson is the Bassist and backing vocalist for the Scottish alternative rock trio Biffy Clyro. ... Ben Johnston is the drummer for the Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro. ... This article is about the country. ... This article is about the genre. ... Ayrshire (Siorrachd Inbhir Àir in Scottish Gaelic) is a region of south-west Scotland, located on the shores of the Firth of Clyde. ... Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979 in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his work in the band Biffy Clyro. ... For other uses, see Singer (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Guitar (disambiguation). ... James Johnson is the Bassist and backing vocalist for the Scottish alternative rock trio Biffy Clyro. ... A sunburst-colored Precision Bass The electric bass guitar (or electric bass; pronounced , as in base) is a bass stringed instrument played with the fingers (either by plucking, slapping, popping, or tapping) or using a pick. ... Ben Johnston is the drummer for the Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments, such as a cowbell, wood block, chimes or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single drummer. ... Singles from Puzzle Released: 25 December 2006 Released: 5 March 2007 Released: 14 May 2007 Released: 16 July 2007 Released: 8 October 2007 Puzzle is the fourth album by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, released in the UK on 4 June 2007 on 14th Floor, as well as in the USA... T in the Park is a major music festival that has been held annually in Scotland since 1994. ...

Biffy's sound is a heavy but melodic mixture of guitar, bass and drums, with all three band members contributing to vocals. They are known for complex and interwoven guitar picks, strums and melodies, that change many times within each track. "'Mon the Biffy!" is a well known chant among Biffy fans;^[2] usually shouted in between songs at gigs, or before the band comes on stage.

History

Formation and early years: 1995–1997

The first incarnation of what would eventually become Biffy Clyro was formed in 1995 by fifteen-year-old Ayr-based guitarist Simon Neil, who recruited Kilmarnock-born Ben Johnston and someone known only as Barry on drums and bass respectively, calling themselves Screwfish.^[3] Barry was soon replaced by James Johnston, Ben's twin brother, and the three spent the next two years rehearsing, writing and covering songs. Simon Neil has commented on this period of time, saying: See also: 1995 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1995 Record labels established in 1995 // January 18 - Jerry Garcia wrecks his rented BMW into a guard rail near Mill Valley, California. ... -1... Simon Alexander Neil (born 31 August 1979 in Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland) is a Scottish vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his work in the band Biffy Clyro. ... For other uses, see Kilmarnock (disambiguation). ... Ben Johnston is the drummer for the Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro. ... James Johnson is the Bassist and backing vocalist for the Scottish alternative rock trio Biffy Clyro. ...

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 in East Kilbride, now known as Universal Connections East Kilbride.^[4] In 1997, the trio then moved to Glasgow, where Neil went to the University of Glasgow and the Johnston twins went to Stow College, studying Electronics with Music and Audio Engineering respectively.^[3] This article is about the American grunge band. ... In the world of guitar music and guitar amplification, distortion is actively sought, evaluated, and appreciatively discussed in its endless flavors. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Effects unit. ... is the 31st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday. ... Master of Theology (MTh) Dentistry Nursing Affiliations Russell Group Universitas 21 Website http://www. ... Stow College is a college in Glasgow in Scotland. ...

thekidswho... and signing to Beggar's Banquet: 1998–2000

After playing gigs around Glasgow and receiving positive and enthusiastic reactions from the audiences,^[5] the band were spotted by Dee Bahl, who soon became their manager. Bahl offered them a chance to release an independent single on Aereogramme's Babi Yaga record label. "iname" was released on 28 June 1999, and led to the band being chosen by Stow College's Electric Honey record label to release a record. thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow was released on Nerosa on 13 June 2000, and after hearing it, BBC Radio Scotland dj Vic Galloway gave the band airplay.^[5] A few days prior to the release of thekidswho..., the band were spotted at the Unsigned Bands stage at T in the Park 2000 by a Beggars Banquet representative. Soon after, the band was signed to the independent Beggar's Banquet. Aereogramme are a Scottish alternative/progressive rock four-piece. ... The correct title of this article is . ... Electric Honey is a record label run by students from Stow College. ... thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow was the first EP released by Biffy Clyro. ... BBC Radio Scotland is BBC Scotlands national radio network, broadcasting since 1976 on 92-95 FM and 810 medium wave. ... T in the Park is a major music festival that has been held annually in Scotland since 1994. ... Beggars Banquet is an English independent record label that began as a chain of record shops owned by Martin Mills and Nick Austin, and is part of the Beggars Group of labels. ...

Blackened Sky era: 2001–2002

On 9 April 2001, previously unreleased song "27" was released as a single. On 1 October 2001, a song from thekidswho... 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 being the support for Weezer on 20 March at the Barrowlands in Glasgow.^[5] On 15 July, the fourth single from the album, "Joy.Discovery.Invention" was released as a double A-side with a newly recorded song, entitled "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys", which later appeared on The Vertigo of Bliss. is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... 27 was the first proper single from Biffy Clyro, and a track on their 2002 debut album, Blackened Sky. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Justboy was the second single from Biffy Clyro, and a track on their 2002 debut album, Blackened Sky. ... is the 35th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... 57 was the third single from Biffy Clyro, and a track on their 2002 debut album, Blackened Sky. ... is the 70th day of the year (71st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Blackened Sky is the debut album by Biffy Clyro, and the product of 4 years of touring and hard work by the band. ... For the albums, see Weezer (1994 album) and Weezer (2001 album). ... is the 79th day of the year (80th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Barrowland Ballroom The Barrowlands (more properly The Barrowland Ballroom) is a major dance hall and concert venue in Glasgow, Scotland. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... is the 196th day of the year (197th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Joy. ... Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys is a song by Biffy Clyro from their second album, The Vertigo of Bliss, and was the bands fourth single. ... The Vertigo of Bliss is the second studio album by Biffy Clyro, and contributed to the perception of the band as one of the hardest working in the British rock scene: according to urban myth, principal recording on the album was recorded in just one day, leaving the band to...

The Vertigo of Bliss era: 2003

In 2003, the band retreated to the Linford Manor recording studio in Great Linford, Milton Keynes, England to record the follow-up to Blackened Sky. On 24 March, a new single was released entitled, "The Ideal Height", followed by another new single entitled "Questions and Answers" on 28 May. The band's second album, The Vertigo of Bliss was released on 16 June, to positive reviews, which focused on the more experimental style of the album in comparison to Blackened Sky, as well as the introduction of string sections.^[6] Linford Manor is an old mansion or manor house converted into a recording studio complex, in Great Linford, Milton Keynes, England. ... Great Linford is a village in the Unitary District of Milton Keynes, England. ... , Milton Keynes ( ; IPA ) is a large town in South East England, about 45 miles (75 km) north-west of London. ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... The Ideal Height is a song by Biffy Clyro and was the first single from their 2003 album, The Vertigo Of Bliss, and their fifth overall single. ... Questions and Answers was the sixth single from Biffy Clyro, and the second single from their 2003 album, The Vertigo Of Bliss. ... The Vertigo of Bliss is the second studio album by Biffy Clyro, and contributed to the perception of the band as one of the hardest working in the British rock scene: according to urban myth, principal recording on the album was recorded in just one day, leaving the band to...

Infinity Land era: 2004–2005

In 2004, after touring relentlessly for The Vertigo of Bliss, the band retreated to Monnow Valley Studios in Monmouth, 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. A digital download was also released; "There's No Such Thing As A Jaggy Snake", on 31 May. On 4 October, the band's third album, Infinity Land was released, and on 14 February 2005, the last single from the album, "Only One Word Comes To Mind" was released. On 16 February, the band performed a cover of Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out" live from Maida Vale on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show. Simon Neil's side project, Marmaduke Duke, also released an album in 2005, The Magnificent Duke, and toured the UK, along with the Johnston twins accompanying on bass and drums. Monmouth (Welsh: Trefynwy) is a town in south Wales, county town of the historic county of Monmouthshire. ... This article is about the country. ... Glitter and Trauma was the eighth single from Biffy Clyro, and the first proper single from their 2004 album, Infinity Land. ... My Recovery Injection was the ninth single from Biffy Clyro, and the second single from their 2004 album, Infinity Land. ... // A digital download (also known as a digital single or a paid digital download) is an official and legal music single available for purchase through an online store. ... Theres No Such Thing As A Jaggy Snake was the a download only single from Biffy Clyro, and a track from their 2004 album, Infinity Land. ... Infinity Land is the third album by the Scottish band Biffy Clyro, released on 4 October 2004 on record label Beggars Banquet. ... Only One Word Comes To Mind was the tenth single from Biffy Clyro, and the third single from their 2004 album, Infinity Land. ... Franz Ferdinand are an award winning rock band, from Glasgow, Scotland. ... Take Me Out is the breakthrough hit and second single from Scottish band Franz Ferdinand. ... Maida Vale is a road in north-west London, and a district surrounding it. ... Zane Lowe (born Alexander Zane Reid Lowe on 7 August 1973) also known as Zipper is a radio DJ and television presenter. ... BBC Radio 1 (commonly referred to as just Radio 1) is a British national radio station operated by the BBC, specialising in popular music and speech and is aimed primarily at the 14-29[1] age group. ... Marmaduke Duke are a concept rock duo from Ayrshire, Scotland. ... The Magnificent Duke is the debut album by Marmaduke Duke, which was limited to a run of 4000 copies. ...

Puzzle and commercial success: 2006–present

Guitarist Simon Neil performing in July 2007.

In 2006, Biffy Clyro left Beggars Banquet and signed a deal with 14th Floor, an offshoot of Warner Bros. In September, the band went to Canada to record their fourth album at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, and The Farm Studio in Gibsons, which they finished recording in November. From these sessions the song "Semi-Mental" was released as a digital download on 25 December. In 2007, the song "Saturday Superhouse" was released on 5 March, where it reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart; the band's highest single chart position to date. Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies and Folding Stars were also released as singles from the album on 14 May and 16 July respectively. Puzzle was released to critical acclaim, and helped the band to reach their highest UK Albums Chart position ever, reaching #2 in the first week of release. Support slots for acts such as Muse at the new Wembley Stadium, The Who, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and The Rolling Stones were significant in expanding Biffy's fanbase. The band also played the Download 2007, Glastonbury 2007, Reading and Leeds Festival and T in the Park for a record seventh time. On 25 August, it was announced that "Machines" would be the next single from Puzzle, and was released on October 8. The band also recently opened for Linkin Park during January on their European tour. In 2008 the band has toured with Queens Of The Stone Age on their European tour for Era Vulgaris. Biffy Clyro are commencing a headlining tour of Australia this year.
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Style and songwriting

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The band utilise a quiet/loud dynamic, constructing songs that can range from a whisper-quiet pick on the guitar, to huge walls of noise with massive distortion and crashing drums. While Simon Neil sings lead, all three members provide vocals, ranging from screaming to multi-part harmonies. Only when seen live is it possible to discern who is singing, as the three vocals intertwine so effectively. Their style of songwriting often depends on constant changes in volume, timing and even genre, displaying an eclectic range of influences even within one song. However, on Puzzle they seem to have developed a more straightforward rock style, saying that they no longer need to make every song complex. However, the sound still retains Biffy's trademark 'size', with orchestral arrangements on some tracks helping to maintain this. The lyrics are often cryptic, with obscure influences from literature, although many tracks on Puzzle appear to be a reaction to bereavement (likely the recent passing away of lead singer Simon Neil's mother) , and a search for meaning in our mortality. The band make use of word play and puns in lyrics, such as 'which' and 'witch', and 'sentimental' and 'semi-mental'. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... Singles from Puzzle Released: 25 December 2006 Released: 5 March 2007 Released: 14 May 2007 Released: 16 July 2007 Released: 8 October 2007 Puzzle is the fourth album by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, released in the UK on 4 June 2007 on 14th Floor, as well as in the USA... Singles from Puzzle Released: 25 December 2006 Released: 5 March 2007 Released: 14 May 2007 Released: 16 July 2007 Released: 8 October 2007 Puzzle is the fourth album by Scottish band Biffy Clyro, released in the UK on 4 June 2007 on 14th Floor, as well as in the USA...

Musical influences

The band themselves cite influences ranging from heavy metal luminaries like Metallica to prog legends Rush , while reviewers are often quick to link their sound to the likes of Nirvana — particularly in their use of shifting dynamics which the latter adapted from Pixies and Fugazi. Members of the band have been reported to listen to bands as diverse as indie emo luminaries Sunny Day Real Estate and Mineral. from other bands like Reuben, Lightning Bolt, Kerbdog, Red House Painters and Weezer. Heavy metals, in chemistry, are chemical elements of a particular range of atomic weights. ... Metallica is a Grammy Award-winning American heavy metal/thrash metal band formed in 1981[1] and has become one of the most commercially successful musical acts of recent decades. ... Rush is a Canadian rock band originally formed in August 1968, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario; presently comprised of bassist, keyboardist, and lead vocalist Geddy Lee, guitarist Alex Lifeson, and drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. ... This article is about the American grunge band. ... The Pixies[1] are an American alternative rock band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1985. ... Fugazi may refer to: an Italian slang term for something that is fake/not authentic. ... Sunny Day Real Estate or SDRE was an alternative rock band formed in Seattle, Washington. ... Mineral is an Austin, Texas emo band. ... Reuben are a three-piece musical group from Camberley in the United Kingdom. ... Lightning Bolt is an experimental noise rock duo from Providence, Rhode Island, presently composed of Brian Chippendale and Brian Gibson. ... Kerbdog are a heavy metal band from Kilkenny in the Republic of Ireland who began writing in 1991. ... Red House Painters is an alternative rock group formed in 1989 in San Francisco by singer/songwriter Mark Kozelek. ... For the albums, see Weezer (1994 album) and Weezer (2001 album). ...

Discography

Albums

Blackened Sky (March 10, 2002) Beggars Banquet

The Vertigo of Bliss (June 13, 2003) Beggars Banquet (#48 UK)

Infinity Land (October 4, 2004) Beggars Banquet (#47 UK)

200pxPuzzle cover.jpg Puzzle (June 4, 2007) 14th Floor / Roadrunner (#2 UK, #17 Ireland, #39 World)

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EPs

• thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow (June 13, 2000)

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Singles

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Covers

Biffy Clyro have performed various covers live on stage, radio and studio recordings. These include:

• "You're The One That I Want" (originally recorded by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John from the Grease soundtrack)
• "Take Me Out" (originally recorded by Franz Ferdinand)
• "The Tomahawk Kid" (originally recorded by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band)
• "You Can Go Your Own Way" (originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac)
• "Buddy Holly" (originally recorded by Weezer)
• "Umbrella" (originally recorded by Rihanna)
• "When You Were Young" (originally recorded by The Killers)
• "Japanese to English" (originally recorded by Red House Painters)
• "Daughter" (originally recorded by Pearl Jam)

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References

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External links

• Official Biffy Clyro MySpace Page
• Official Biffy Clyro website
• 14th Floor Records
• Biffy Clyro at Discogs
• Biffy Clyro discography at MusicBrainz
• Interview with Fender
• Biffy Clyro video interview at stv.tv/music, March 2007
• Biffier Than Thou - A Fan Site
• http://comfortcomes.com/?page=reviews&id=1941 Machines Review]
• Biffy Clyro on The Mag