Originally issued in 2010 as a vinyl only release, now available as a digital download. In 1997, they played their first gig as the support for a band called Pink Kross at a local youth centre.ī-sides taken from the band's 5th album, 'Only Revolutions'. Barry was soon replaced by James Johnston, Ben’s twin brother, and the three spent the next two years rehearsing, writing and covering songs. 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. ![]() “’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. ![]() While Simon Neil sings lead, all three members provide 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”.īiffy, 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. They consist of Simon Neil (vocals, guitar), James Johnston (bass, vocals) and his twin brother Ben (drums, vocals). ![]() BIFFY CLYRO - ONLY REVOLUTIONS 'Biffy Clyro is an alternative rock band which formed in Kilmarnock, Scotland in 1995.
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