Photo Gallery: Biffy Clyro - First Direct Arena, Leeds 05/11/2022
Off the back of their sensational headliner set at this year's Download festival last summer, Biffy Clyro made their grand return to big arenas this month as they headed out on their UK and Ireland tour. With special guests Architects joining them - the first stop on the tour was at First Direct Arena in Leeds - our photographer Maryleen Guevara was there to capture all the action.
BIFFY CLYRO
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