Biffy Clyro have hit out at their former record label’s plans to release a compilation CD of the band's early singles.

In a statement on their website, the band said that Beggars Banquet – their old label – had been threatening the release the CD for a while.

The compilation will comprise of the singles from 2002's 'Blackened Sky', 2003's 'The Vertigo Of Bliss' and 'Infinity Land' – which was released in 2004.

“Whilst the band are very proud of all their records, its obviously not ideal for those songs to be taken out of context and released as an album unto themselves,” they said.

“So the band chose not to be involved with this release, beyond requesting that they not attempt to 'sequence' a tracklist, or create a 'new' album or, god forbid, a 'greatest hits'.”

The band, who are now signed to 14th Floor, said fans shouldn’t expect any promo or tours to coincide with the release.

'Biffy Clyro: the singles 2002 - 2005' has yet to be given a release date.

(by Jason Gregory)