Biffy Clyro's Return to Form is a Thunderous Affair
The Scottish rockers have been through a tumultuous time, but their latest tour marks a triumphant renewal. The band, 30 years and 10 albums into their career, are on the road in support of 2025's Futique, a record that drew inspiration from the likes of Bowie, Iggy, and Nick Cave.
Tonight, at Nottingham's venue, Biffy Clyro delivered a blistering set that showcased their signature blend of rock, pop, and metal. The band's new songs feel like a breath of fresh air, rooted in renewal, reconnection, and newfound purpose. Simon Neil's vocals soared on the urgent opening track, Friendshipping, an ode to maintaining meaningful relationships.
Futique was recorded in Berlin, but tonight's performance felt decidedly more pop-oriented than their earlier work. The slow-burning ballad Goodbye explodes into an anthemic chorus, while Shot One embodies the band's knack for merging catchy hooks with heavy riffs.
The setlist also included older material that still holds up today. That Golden Rule's dual violins added a tense and wiry element to the performance, while Mountains got the crowd pogoing in unison. The stripped-back acoustic delivery of Machines provided a welcome respite from the frenetic energy of earlier tracks like Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies.
As the band built towards their climax, it was clear that Biffy Clyro were on fire. The near two-hour set was a rollercoaster of sound, with moments of sheer brutality and ear-shattering loudness. While some parts felt a tad familiar, the triumphant closing one-two of Bubbles and Many of Horror left the audience screaming in unison: "We are Biffy fucking Clyro!" Huge confetti cannons exploded as the band took their final bow, having successfully conquered Nottingham. The return of this iconic Scottish rock outfit is a thunderous affair that's not to be missed.
The Scottish rockers have been through a tumultuous time, but their latest tour marks a triumphant renewal. The band, 30 years and 10 albums into their career, are on the road in support of 2025's Futique, a record that drew inspiration from the likes of Bowie, Iggy, and Nick Cave.
Tonight, at Nottingham's venue, Biffy Clyro delivered a blistering set that showcased their signature blend of rock, pop, and metal. The band's new songs feel like a breath of fresh air, rooted in renewal, reconnection, and newfound purpose. Simon Neil's vocals soared on the urgent opening track, Friendshipping, an ode to maintaining meaningful relationships.
Futique was recorded in Berlin, but tonight's performance felt decidedly more pop-oriented than their earlier work. The slow-burning ballad Goodbye explodes into an anthemic chorus, while Shot One embodies the band's knack for merging catchy hooks with heavy riffs.
The setlist also included older material that still holds up today. That Golden Rule's dual violins added a tense and wiry element to the performance, while Mountains got the crowd pogoing in unison. The stripped-back acoustic delivery of Machines provided a welcome respite from the frenetic energy of earlier tracks like Living Is a Problem Because Everything Dies.
As the band built towards their climax, it was clear that Biffy Clyro were on fire. The near two-hour set was a rollercoaster of sound, with moments of sheer brutality and ear-shattering loudness. While some parts felt a tad familiar, the triumphant closing one-two of Bubbles and Many of Horror left the audience screaming in unison: "We are Biffy fucking Clyro!" Huge confetti cannons exploded as the band took their final bow, having successfully conquered Nottingham. The return of this iconic Scottish rock outfit is a thunderous affair that's not to be missed.
! i mean, 30 years in and they're still rocking out like there's no tomorrow. i loved the new songs tonight, friendshipping was so catchy 
but what really stood out to me was that they didn't forget where they came from either. they played all these old tracks that still hold up today and it was like nothing had changed except for how good they are now 
. Simon Neil's vocals are insane on this album and tonight he brought the house down 
. can't wait to see what they do next!
I'm telling you, have you noticed how they only did that one acoustic song to calm us down? It was like, totally strategic to make us think they're all about the chill vibes before throwing it back at us with some serious face-melting riffs 
. And what's up with this 'frenetic energy' business? Sounds like just a fancy way of saying "we want you to buy more merch" 
. But seriously, Biffy Clyro killed it out there – that crowd was WILD 
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As Biffy Clyro takes the stage and brings their unique sound back to life, it's clear that they're breaking free from what could have been just another ordinary tour. Their music is a reflection of their passion and creativity, and tonight's performance was a true celebration of that. The energy in the crowd was palpable, and the band's ability to connect with their audience is truly something special 
, and their new album Futique is giving me ALL THE FEELS 
! Simon Neil's vocals are, like, wow 
! I'm not surprised they went for a more pop-oriented vibe tonight, though - it's all about that catchy hook life 
. And can we talk about how much I love "That Golden Rule"? The dual violins are giving me all the feels 
. And the setlist is so well curated, they've got old and new tracks that all work together seamlessly. It's like they're playing two different bands at once - one's all heavy and metal, and the other's all catchy and poppy 
. The only thing that's slightly confusing is why some of their old tracks feel a bit... familiar? But overall, Biffy Clyro are back and better than ever 
i love how they've merged old vibes with new pop sensibilities it's like a breath of fresh air 
also loved the acoustic set with machines, nice break from all the energy 
and wow, those confetti cannons were insane 
they closed out the night with a bang - still got that live Biffy magic 
and it's awesome to see them finding their groove back after all those years. Simon Neil's vocals are still giving me chills 
I love how they're experimenting with new sounds, but still keeping their signature rock vibes 
Have you guys seen them live yet? What's your fave song from the new album? 
️"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself—nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed efforts to convert retreat into advance." - FDR 
. Did you know that Nottingham has this awesome street art scene? Maybe Biffy Clyro was inspired by those murals when they wrote that song... 
. That closing one-two of Bubbles and Many of Horror was EVERYTHING 
finally they're back on form! I mean, it's about time Biffy Clyro returned with some decent tunes. Their new album Futique was getting some hype but I wasn't sold yet... until tonight's gig, tbh. Those Scottish lads know how to put on a show 
. Nottingham, you're lucky! 