Biffy Clyro have hailed Muse as “the best live band in the world” and believe they have a lot to learn from them.

The Scottish rockers are supporting Muse on 14 dates of their European tour in November and see the opportunity as a great learning experience.

Simon Neil enthused to Xfm: “Muse are the best live band in the world. We can learn a lot from playing with them… They’re never scared to take a chance”.

The European jaunt with the Devon trio follows Biffy's previously announced UK tour.

Biffy Clyro play:

• Dundee, Caird Hall - November 1
• Glasgow, Barrowland - 2
• Glasgow, Barrowland - 3
• Newcastle, Academy - 4
• Leeds, Academy - 6
• Manchester, Apollo - 7
• Nottingham, Rock City - 8
• Birmingham, Academy - 9
• Norwich, UEA - 11
• London, Brixton Academy - 12
• Brighton, Dome - 14
• Cardiff, University - 15
• Southampton, Guildhall - 16

(by Scott Colothan)