Biffy Clyro - Semi-Mental

Having sought out the midas touch of Rage Against the Machine producer GGGarth Richardson in Vancouver, Glasgow's favourite and possibly most prolific hard rock trio shoot from the hip with this melodious yet fierce assault of a digital download delight.

Like Far riffing supernatural with Omar Rodrigez, the first half roars with simple no-frills grooves at rip-roaring pace before Simon Neil launches into interstellar overdrive. 'Semi-Mental' is that rare track which can only be bound for diverse (as well as mass) appeal; with direct, engaging lyrics to feed the soul and rapturous distortion-heavy hooks to charge the adrenaline straight to a fair few soon-to-be-flappin' feet.

It's blazing guitar rock of a terrific standard, so partake in a little bit of rebellion in the face of the current popular form, if you will. As a teaser for album number four, entitled Puzzle, the future looks exciting for "the Biffy." As for GGGarth? He can party on.