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Kilmarnock, United Kingdom (1995 – present)
Biffy Clyro is a three-piece alternative rock band which formed in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1995. The band consists of Simon Neil (vocals, guitar), James Johnston (bass, vocals) and his twin brother Ben (drums, vocals). The band spent most of their career in obscurity (although supported by a small and loyal cult following) until the release of 2007’s Puzzle and its singles “Saturday Superhouse” and “Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies”. Their fifth album “Only Revolutions” has proved successful, making the band one of the biggest players on the British rock scene.
Biffy, as they are often referred to, 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. Their sound has simplified somewhat in recent times yet still occasionally contains complex time signatures and heavy riffs. While Simon Neil sings lead, all three members provide vocals. “’mon the biffy!” is a well known chant amongst Biffy fans; it is usually shouted in between songs at gigs, or before the band come on stage. Some fans have reacted poorly to the band’s recent output.
The first incarnation of what would eventually become Biffy Clyro was formed in 1995 by fifteen-year-old Irvine-born, Ayr-raised guitarist Simon Neil, who recruited Kilmarnock-born Ben Johnston and someone known only as Barry on drums and bass respectively, calling themselves Screwfish.
Biffy, as they are often referred to, 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. Their sound has simplified somewhat in recent times yet still occasionally contains complex time signatures and heavy riffs. While Simon Neil sings lead, all three members provide vocals. “’mon the biffy!” is a well known chant amongst Biffy fans; it is usually shouted in between songs at gigs, or before the band come on stage. Some fans have reacted poorly to the band’s recent output.
The first incarnation of what would eventually become Biffy Clyro was formed in 1995 by fifteen-year-old Irvine-born, Ayr-raised guitarist Simon Neil, who recruited Kilmarnock-born Ben Johnston and someone known only as Barry on drums and bass respectively, calling themselves Screwfish.
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Puzzle
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Blackened Sky
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CrackmanJesus wrote:
I remember hearing a similar thing from some heroin addicts back in 2009...
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YouAreInvited wrote:
v oh dear, the old 'we got flak for our last album being too soft so we're going to say that the next one'll be our heaviest yet so we'll keep fans hopeful despite it inevitably being terrible'.
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CrackmanJesus wrote:
I've heard this one before
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Patricl{ wrote:
no it's not.
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ArcticLight0 wrote:
And damn right, it's better than Mike Vennart's
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hurricanejoe wrote:
Biffy Clyro's milkshake brings all the gingers to the yard.
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RiotSugar wrote:
Oreo milkshakes are the manliest.
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dancierthan4 wrote:
Be more manly next time and get a strawberry milkshake like me!
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Jonzo67 wrote:
thats not ironic lewis. That's the result of too much salad.
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CrackmanJesus wrote:
Gutted.
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Jonny_Best wrote:
I wouldn't know I cannot make out the lyrics through the girlish screeching.
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haiandy wrote:
Ironic really. The simpler and more formulaic your music becomes, the more tacos you lob at Taylor Momsen. [3]
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CrackmanJesus wrote:
V That. Also he's listening to Circa Survive. Aren't they pretty teenage in the grand scheme of things?
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RiotSugar wrote:
Goddamnit you're 16, have a bit more juvenile angst. Also, Reuben.
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dancierthan4 wrote:
Ironic really. The simpler and more formulaic your music becomes, the less likely you are to finish a Pizza Hut. [2]
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Jonzo67 wrote:
Ironic really. The simpler and more formulaic your music becomes, the more "mature" you sound.
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haiandy wrote:
I know you are but what am I?
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Jonny_Best wrote:
listening to the old albums, their sound has come a long way! glad they stopped acting all angsty and juvinile.
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CrackmanJesus wrote:
I reckon you could take it away from him while he was busy shooting up. You could certainly bloody try.
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haiandy wrote:
Maybe he meant I am the C, meaning Mr Clyro, you certainly can't take that away from him.
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Mountains (Remix)
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Bubbles (Live at Wembley)
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Hiya
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Love Sex Magic (Ciara) - BBC…
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Events
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Download Festival 2012
Donington Park, Castle Donington, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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RockNess 2012
Loch Ness, Dores, United Kingdom
32 going
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22
Isle of Wight Festival 2012
Seaclose Park, Newport, United Kingdom
70 going
17 shouts
News
Rock 'n India
6 Oct 2011 | from www.biffyclyro.com/shows.htm
On: 30 Oct 2011
Venue: Rock 'n India
City: Bangalore
Country: India
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