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Biffy Clyro told us all about their epic plans to make two new albums and a movie this year". NME. 13 April 2018 . Retrieved 5 October 2020. Simon Neil's side project Marmaduke Duke also released an album in 2005, known as The Magnificent Duke. He toured the UK together with the Johnston twins accompanying on bass and drums. Presenters: Tam Cowan, Stuart Cosgrove (13 August 2011). "Off the Ball". Off the Ball. Glasgow. rte. BBC Radio Scotland. 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 "like Kyuss and Tool playing 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 the UK Singles Chart. Just before the official release of " That Golden Rule", Biffy Clyro performed on the main stage at V 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"). In February 2017, Biffy Clyro performed at the Shepherd's Bush Empire as part of Brit's Week to raise money for charity War 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.

Main article: Only Revolutions (album) Lead singer Simon Neil performing live with the band in 2008 Biffy Clyro, hailing from Scotland, have to date released 3 amazing albums, all with their unique sound and are growing in skill and depth every time. People have likened them to the Pixies and Nirvana, due to their style of changes of tempo, melody and distortion uses. However, don’t be taken by comparisons, Biffy have a style that is their own, and is one that appeals to both mainstream and alternative listeners.

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The band released a new single entitled " Mountains" in July 2008, which reached No.5 in the UK 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. More upbeat tempo with this song, but contains some of the most brutal Biffy riffs to date. A great live song, due to its great build up sections. 5/5 Another story is that the band members were thinking about manufacturing Cliff Richard merchandise and they thought about the Laszlo Biro pen and thought of "Cliffy Biro" that was then accidentally spoonerised on a drunken night out to 'Biffy Clyro'. [42] Biffy Clyro | Biography & History | AllMusic". AllMusic. Archived from the original on 7 June 2019 . Retrieved 23 September 2019.

To coincide with these headline performances, a U.K. arena tour was announced with Brand New announced as the support act. The tour culminated in a performance at London's O2 arena, in December 2016. 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 the Barrowland Ballroom in Glasgow, playing all the songs from their new album. [36] They also announced a series of tour dates in smaller venues in April 2021, titled the Fingers Crossed Tour, [37] though this was also postponed to October-November 2021. [38] Begins with an overdriven section, but falls into a nice mellow section. Has a great chorus too, simple but effective guitar work, with nice effects at the end. Bhamra, Satvir (6 December 2010). "Biffy Clyro to join Slipknot at Sonisphere". Amplified.tv. Archived from the original on 7 March 2011 . Retrieved 22 February 2011. 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. [30]

Q Awards 2013: Scots bands Biffy Clyro & Belle and Sebastian among the winners". Dailyrecord.co.uk. 21 October 2013 . Retrieved 3 May 2017. Biffy Clyro to release B-Sides album 'Similarities' later this year | NME". NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. 6 January 2014 . Retrieved 19 February 2021. Biffy Clyro's delight as they land best video award at NME awards". Dailyrecord.co.uk. 25 February 2010 . Retrieved 5 June 2020. a b c d "Biffy Clyro - "A Celebration of Endings" ". Everything Is Noise. 4 September 2020 . Retrieved 16 May 2021.

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. [42] Whilst being interviewed on Soccer 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: Main article: Ellipsis (Biffy Clyro album) Biffy Clyro performing during the Ellipsis tour in Germany, July 2017 The band stated in an interview for BalconyTV that the name was that of a Finnish footballer from the 17th century. [44] Overdriven bass lines are very noticeable in this one, another class Biffy song with its usual changes, and some more quality vocals. A more straight-to-the-point song than most of the others. 3.5/5 The drums go racing away in this one; they get heavier while the guitar is still subdued. This changes before long, and a nice heavy section follows. Apart from the odd vocal section, this feels more of an instrumental song, with nice build up sections all over the place. 3.5/5The Awards 2011: Best Live Band – Biffy Clyro – News". News.qthemusic.com. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012 . Retrieved 3 November 2011.

The Awards 2010: Best Video – Chase And Status – News". News.qthemusic.com. Archived from the original on 13 September 2011 . Retrieved 19 October 2011.

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BIFFY CLYRO - MOUNTAINS (BalconyTV) - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 January 2016 . Retrieved 30 December 2015. There is no lead frontman in Biffy Clyro – all three band members share the vocal duties. All three vocals are pretty similar though, so there is no disjointed feel to the album. Q Awards 2018: Simon Neil Is The Winner Of The Fender Play Award!". Qthemusic.com. 10 October 2018 . Retrieved 10 October 2018. The Vertigo of Bliss Review". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 26 May 2007 . Retrieved 8 June 2007. Biffy Clyro – 2007 – IX". FaceCulture Online Multimedia Magazine. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016 . Retrieved 25 July 2008.