An event put on by Relentless (the ever so great energy drink company...) at London's Troxy saw some small, unknown artists get a chance to shine in front of a crowd of rock lovers and it also saw the ever-awesome two piece that are Slaves, the legendary DJ Zane Lowe and the almighty force that are Biffy Clyro play to a crowd of adoring fans.
Zane Lowe was Zane Lowe. A tad annoying and only catering to the minority of the crowd. Fatman Scoop were not who this crowd were wanting to hear.
After the wait of a lifetime, Biffy finally took to the stage, entering only after an aggressive Scottish clan chant. It was exciting and exciting and just exciting. It really is special to see a band as big as Biffy Clyro headline something so small and enjoy it so much. Only stopping occasionally to thank all the fans there, the band powered through so many classics from across all six of their albums. They even played Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave which they haven't played in forever. Simon, James and Ben played as faultlessly as ever and just completely blew everyone away. I have goosebumps typing this now; it was genuinely one of the best gigs I have ever been to. I am biased, of course, as I think Biffy Clyro are the best musicians to grace this Earth since the likes of Kurt Cobain. But truly, Biffy Clyro were born to be a live band. Even without the pyro and massive staging that they are so used to now, they played a truly special set and it won't be forgotten by anyone in a hurry.
MON THE BIFF!
Setlist
Different People
That Golden Rule
The Captain
Sounds Like Balloons
Wave Upon Wave Upon Wave
Biblical
Semi-Mental
57
Bubbles
God And Satan
Glitter And Trauma
Living Is A Problem Because Everything Dies
Many Of Horror
Strung To Your Ribcage
Black Chandelier
Stingin' Belle
Mountains