Scottish rockers Biffy Clyro delivered a rip-roaring headline set at Finsbury Park in North London on Saturday night, complete with a surprise appearance from Stranger Things villain Jamie Campbell Bower, who plays Vecna. The actor joined the band on stage for an emotional rendition of the song 'Machines'.
Massive Crowd and Missing Bassist
The band performed in front of 45,000 adoring fans, marking the biggest headline gig of their career. However, bassist James Johnson was absent from the show, citing mental health and addiction issues. His brother, drummer Ben Johnson, and vocalist/guitarist Simon Neil carried the performance with ferocity, ensuring the crowd hardly noticed the missing member.
Setlist Highlights
The set drew from their ten-album back catalogue, including tracks from their new release 'Futique' and classics like 'Many of Horror', 'Bubbles', and 'Black Chandelier'. Opening with 'The Captain', Neil's soaring vocals prompted a massive singalong. Fireworks lit up the sky as thick red smoke gave the stage an otherworldly tint. Older tracks like 'Justboy' delighted diehard fans, while 'Wolves of Winter' shook the ground with its heavy guitar riffs.
Support Acts and Showmanship
Bedford rockers Don Broco and Southend band Nothing But Thieves provided excellent warm-up sets before Biffy Clyro took the stage. The headline act combined pyrotechnics, violent guitars, and heartfelt lyrics to deliver an epic live performance, earning a four-star rating from the Daily Star.
