Biffy Clyro, one of the leading rock bands in the UK, recently released their new single "Instant History". Now the Scots announce their new studio album "A Celebration Of Endings" for May 15, 2020. It follows their last two albums "Ellipsis" (2016) and "Opposites" (2013), which shot straight to #1 on the UK charts (#1/ #5 & Gold status in Germany).
The band's approach to album number eight was remarkably simple: to preserve freshness and unspoiledness and to continue to marvel wide-eyed at what they do. To surprise themselves and each other. To push things to their utmost extremes. The first building block in exploring the new was to turn to an old friend: Rich Costey, producer of "Ellipsis".
"This album has its gaze directed forward, both from a personal and societal perspective," explains frontman Simon Neil. "The title is about seeing the beauty in change rather than the sadness. Change means growth and development. You can keep everything you loved before, but let’s get rid of some of the negative crap. It’s about trying to regain control."
Sonically, Biffy Clyro playfully push the outer edges of their sound to new extremes – often within the course of a single song. The song "The Champ" for example features piano and cinematic strings (recorded under the direction of Bruce Springsteen's creative partner Rob Mathes at Abbey Road Studios), which blend with Biffy’s unmistakable jagged rhythms without losing their smoothness for even a moment. Or there’s the autobiographical "Cops Syrup". It has the wild drumming of "The Vertigo of Bliss" (2003), a detour into sub-pop grunge, and manic screams that would also fit on a Liturgy album.
On the occasion of the album announcement, Biffy Clyro released the new song "End Of". Old-school Biffy Clyro can be heard, but the completely unexpected piano break and a concluding collection of rampaging riffs reflect the current unpredictability of the Scottish rock band.
Links to the videos:
END OF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgYW2yEp20A
INSTANT HISTORY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD-BGzENgDQ
The Scots will be at the festivals Rocco Del Schlacko, Open Flair, and Taubertal in Germany this summer.
"A Celebration Of Endings" by Biffy Clyro will be released on May 15, 2020.
The band's approach to album number eight was remarkably simple: to preserve freshness and unspoiledness and to continue to marvel wide-eyed at what they do. To surprise themselves and each other. To push things to their utmost extremes. The first building block in exploring the new was to turn to an old friend: Rich Costey, producer of "Ellipsis".
"This album has its gaze directed forward, both from a personal and societal perspective," explains frontman Simon Neil. "The title is about seeing the beauty in change rather than the sadness. Change means growth and development. You can keep everything you loved before, but let’s get rid of some of the negative crap. It’s about trying to regain control."
Sonically, Biffy Clyro playfully push the outer edges of their sound to new extremes – often within the course of a single song. The song "The Champ" for example features piano and cinematic strings (recorded under the direction of Bruce Springsteen's creative partner Rob Mathes at Abbey Road Studios), which blend with Biffy’s unmistakable jagged rhythms without losing their smoothness for even a moment. Or there’s the autobiographical "Cops Syrup". It has the wild drumming of "The Vertigo of Bliss" (2003), a detour into sub-pop grunge, and manic screams that would also fit on a Liturgy album.
On the occasion of the album announcement, Biffy Clyro released the new song "End Of". Old-school Biffy Clyro can be heard, but the completely unexpected piano break and a concluding collection of rampaging riffs reflect the current unpredictability of the Scottish rock band.
Links to the videos:
END OF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgYW2yEp20A
INSTANT HISTORY: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD-BGzENgDQ
The Scots will be at the festivals Rocco Del Schlacko, Open Flair, and Taubertal in Germany this summer.
"A Celebration Of Endings" by Biffy Clyro will be released on May 15, 2020.
