The rise of Biffy Clyro, as told through their most important gigs

Biffy Clyro are about to go on a massive UK arena tour. It’s been a hell of a journey, and their road here is made of classic shows. So, what better time for The Boys to talk us through the onstage highlights that made them the live force they are today? Headlining Glasgow King Tut’s James Johnston (bass): ​“I remember being in [an] office backstage as 57 got its first play on national radio, just as we were getting ready to take to the stage at King Tut’s for our first-ever headline appearance. And we almost didn’t want to go and play the show, because we were pissing our pants with excitement. To hear your band on the radio never really gets old, but certainly the first time it happens is the most exciting thing you can imagine. The funny thing was, we were there to p...

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