Biffy Clyro
Biffy Clyro are the Scottish rock band behind “Many of Horror”, “Bubbles” and “Mountains”, founded by Simon Neil and twins James and Ben Johnston in Kilmarnock in 1995.
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Known for
Overview
- Started
- Kilmarnock, Scotland · 1995
- Members
- Simon Neil, James Johnston and Ben Johnston
- Breakout
- Puzzle reached UK number two in 2007
- Latest album
- Futique · 2025
Mini bio
How it started.
Biffy Clyro formed in Kilmarnock in 1995, with Simon Neil on guitar and lead vocals, James Johnston on bass and Ben Johnston on drums. James and Ben are twins. Their debut album, Blackened Sky, came out in 2002 on Beggars Banquet, produced by Chris Sheldon.
Finding a wider audience.
Their fourth album, Puzzle, reached UK number two in 2007. Only Revolutions followed in 2009 with songs including “Mountains”, “Bubbles” and “Many of Horror”. Matt Cardle’s cover of “Many of Horror”, retitled “When We Collide”, became the UK Christmas number one in 2010.
Building their own catalogue.
Opposites became their first UK number one album in 2013. Ellipsis and A Celebration of Endings also reached the top spot, followed by Futique in 2025. Futique credits the band as co-producers with Jonathan Gilmore, with songs and lyrics by Simon Neil and music by Biffy Clyro.
On the road now.
James announced a break from touring in December 2025 to seek professional help. Naomi Macleod took on bass duties for the 2026 shows, including the band’s Finsbury Park headline set in July.
Creditschronological, newest first
- 2025FutiqueBand, music and co-production with Jonathan Gilmore
- 2021The Myth of the Happily Ever AfterRecording artist
- 2020A Celebration of EndingsRecording artist
- 2016EllipsisRecording artist
- 2013OppositesRecording artist
- 2009Only RevolutionsRecording artist
- 2007PuzzleRecording artist
- 2002Blackened SkyRecording artist
Awards
Quotes
Whatever album you discover a band on is the one you will always hold dearestSimon Neil, official Blackened Sky album page
Reflecting on fans’ attachment to the band’s debut album.
Trivia
- Only Revolutions takes its title from a novel by Mark Z. Danielewski.
- Futique’s limited Screwfish vinyl and cassette refer back to the band’s first performing name.
- Futique features additional guitar from Mike Vennart on “Goodbye” and “Dearest Amygdala”, and additional piano from Richard Ingram on two tracks.
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