The Hives is a rock band from Fagersta, Sweden, formed in 1993. They gained recognition in their home country during the 1990s and achieved international success in the early 2000s as part of the garage rock revival movement. The band's original lineup included vocalist Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Nicholaus Arson, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Vigilante Carlstroem, bassist Dr. Matt Destruction, and drummer Chris Dangerous.
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The Hives is a rock band from Fagersta, Sweden, formed in 1993. They gained recognition in their home country during the 1990s and achieved international success in the early 2000s as part of the garage rock revival movement. The band's original lineup included vocalist Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, lead guitarist and backing vocalist Nicholaus Arson, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Vigilante Carlstroem, bassist Dr. Matt Destruction, and drummer Chris Dangerous. This lineup remained stable until 2013, when Dr. Matt Destruction stepped down for health reasons and was succeeded by The Johan and Only, formerly of the band Randy. The Hives have released six studio albums: "Barely Legal" (1997), "Veni Vidi Vicious" (2000), "Tyrannosaurus Hives" (2004), "The Black and White Album" (2007), "Lex Hives" (2012), and "The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons" (2023). Their discography also includes the compilation album "Your New Favourite Band" (2001), the live DVD "Tussles in Brussels" (2005), and the live album "Live at Third Man Records" (2020). Their commercial breakthrough came with "Veni Vidi Vicious", particularly the single "Hate to Say I Told You So", which has become closely associated with the band. The Hives are recognized for their coordinated black-and-white stage attire and their dynamic live performances, which have received acclaim from music critics and audiences. Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hives Studio albums Barely Legal (1997) Veni Vidi Vicious (2000) Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004) The Black and White Album (2007) Lex Hives (2012) The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons (2023) The Hives Forever Forever the Hives (2025)
