Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Biffy Clyro‘s bassist and vocalist, James Johnston, has declared his intention to abstain from the band’s upcoming touring commitments to prioritize his mental health and address addiction concerns, as per theprp. He issued a statement indicating his decision to concentrate on personal well-being in the forthcoming months, having already engaged with professional treatment. Previously, Macleod and Biffy Clyro‘s vocalist and guitarist, Simon Neil, have toured together as members of their grindcore ensemble, Empire State Bastard.
To everyone,
I am heartbroken to let you know that will I not be joining the band on the upcoming tours. For some time, I have been living with mental health problems which have led to addiction issues that I have kept concealed for a long time. This has caused significant problems for myself and everyone around me – the time has come to properly address my illnesses and deal with them.
I am extremely sorry to Simon & Ben and thank them for their continued love, patience, support and understanding throughout this time.
I have recently started to receive the professional help I need and would like to reassure you all that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
To all our fans, your support means so much to me and in the meantime, our dear friend Naomi Macleod will be taking care of bass duties, and I cannot think of a better person for the job.
With love,
James x
Upcoming shows:
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January 9, 2026 – Belfast, United Kingdom – SSE Arena
January 10, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
January 12, 2026 – Nottingham, United Kingdom – Motorpoint Arena
January 14, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – The O2
January 16, 2026 – Birmingham, United Kingdom – Utilita Arena
January 17, 2026 – Manchester, United Kingdom – Co-op Live
January 18, 2026 – Cardiff, United Kingdom – Utilita Arena
January 20, 2026 – Aberdeen, United Kingdom – P&J Live
January 21, 2026 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – OVO Hydro
January 30, 2026 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – AFAS Live
January 31, 2026 – Düsseldorf, Germany – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
February 1, 2026 – Paris, France – Olympia
February 3, 2026 – Valencia, Spain – Roig Arena
February 4, 2026 – Madrid, Spain – La Riviera
February 5, 2026 – Lisbon, Portugal – Sagres Campo Pequeno
February 8, 2026 – Bern, Switzerland – Festhalle
February 9, 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
February 11, 2026 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
February 12, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
February 13, 2026 – Offenbach, Germany – Stadthalle
February 15, 2026 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
February 16, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Max-Schmeling-Halle
February 18, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
February 19, 2026 – Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
February 21, 2026 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
February 22, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – Fållan
February 23, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega
April 7, 2026 – Melbourne, Australia – Forum
April 8, 2026 – Sydney, Australia – Roundhouse
April 9, 2026 – Brisbane, Australia – The Tivoli
April 13, 2026 – Christchurch, New Zealand – James Hay Theatre
April 15, 2026 – Auckland, New Zealand – Town Hall
July 3, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – Finsbury Park
July 16-18, 2026 – Benicassim, Spain – FIB Benicassim
July 21, 2026 – Madrid, Spain – Noches Del Botañico
August 5-9, 2026 – Eschwege, Germany – Open Flair Festival
August 6-9, 2026 – Rothenburg Ob Der Tauber, Germany – Taubertal Festival
August 11-15, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary – Sziget Festival
August 28, 2026 – Paris, France – Rock En Seine
