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Biffy Clyro have said they were 'honoured' by Robbie Williams' invitation to record with him during their time in Los Angeles, but felt the 38-year-old singer didn't need any help.
The Scottish rockers were in L.A. last year to record their forthcoming album 'Opposites' when Robbie invited them to play on his solo record 'Take The Crown'.
Lead singer, Simon Neil felt he would being saying yes for all the wrong reasons. He said: "The 15-year-old in me thought it would be amazing. But then I thought, 'Why do I actually want to play on it? Robbie Williams doesn't need my help.' It was an honour to be asked, though."
He continued: "We did get the opportunity to play football at his house too, but recording got in the way. It doesn't matter what kind of music you make, if you dig football then you're alright with us."
Biffy Clyro were invited to record with Robbie Williams
The trio also explained how excited they were for fans to hear their next album which has seen them experimenting with different sounds.
Drummer, Ben Johnston told FHM: "The track 'Spanish Radio' in particular shouldn't work. It has a very strange time signature and a mariachi band on it. If we told you that, you'd think we were joking but magically, we've pulled it off.
"It's without a doubt Biffy Clyro, but, well, Mexican at the same time."
'Opposites' is the sixth studio album from Biffy and is due for release on 28 January 2013
Below: exclusive shots of Biffy Clyro live in Leeds
