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The Hives
Rock / Punk / Garage




Sweden

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Member Since7/14/2004
Band Websitewww.thehivesbroadcastingservice.com
Band Members

Howlin' Pelle Almqvist - Vocals

Nicholaus Arson - Guitar

Vigilante Carlstroem - Guitar

Dr. Matt Destruction - Bass

Chris Dangerous - Drums



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... Let's take it from the top, shall we? Yes, let's!

When, in 2001, they played 250+ shows, wowed audiences from Tokyo to Trondheim, from Glasgow to Georgia, reintroduced rock in the mainstream (No, I mean actual ROCK MUSIC) and truly became everybody and their mama's new favourite band, their plan had already been in action for seven years. Formed in the small industrial town of Fagersta, Sweden in 1993, the Hives, then in their early teens, were saved from boredom and despair by Mr. Randy Fitzsimmons. He came to them with the idea to start a musical group based on everything he and the band found exciting.

After teaching themselves to play instruments and then practising, perfecting and polishing their craft, they released their first album Barely Legal in 1997 to much acclaim. A perfect statement of teenage willpower over pretty much everything else, it was hailed by people fed up with the staleness of contemporary rock. Here was a band with roots but a mind of their own. Style and grace yet swerve and brute force. Not to mention the sheer energy to power the watch on your wrist and the sun in the sky. Touring commenced and took them several laps around Sweden and Europe gathering a cult following that grew steadily upon each visit. Dressed in black and white and looking out of sight the gloves were off and they were ready for anything.

In the year 1999, the Hives have a new bag of tricks and a handful of Fitzsimmons originals. They know exactly what to do - record a record so good the world can't ignore it. They release Veni Vidi Vicious and nothing is ever the same. Rave reviews, more touring and that steadily growing cult following that can no longer fit into the clubs they play. A full year and a half of sold out shows later...

Cue big time UK industry guy and all round music fan Alan McGee (Oasis, Primal Scream, Creation Records) sees the Hives on German TV and decides that this is important. He has the band put together a form of greatest hits for his Poptones label. Your New Favourite Band, as the result is dubbed, catches a sleeping England by surprise. Rock music that is exciting and dangerous not really being the toast of the town lately.

Cue 'Rock is back!' headlines in newspapers and on TV. "We always knew the world would catch on, we just had to wait them in", as the band themselves say. Cue hits "Hate To Say I Told You So" and "Main Offender" and things are drastically different. People in the UK once again connect rock bands with showmanship, excitement and an actual good time. Your new favourite band? Indeed.

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Nov 23 2009 10:24 AM

Hey
How's it going?
Just dropping by to say hi & thanks for the friendship!!
Let us know what you think of the tunes!
New single 'One Last Time' out on 7th December
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Maria

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Nov 23 2009 9:22 AM

Good morning,

I just stopped by for a visit and to say "HI".

Have a great week ahead!

defow.com

:)
HONEST MARQUEE

HONEST MARQUEE



Nov 22 2009 11:47 PM

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Small Town Riot Street Team

Small Town Riot Street Team



Nov 22 2009 10:19 PM

Thx for Add!!!!

for more songs, more pics and the streetdates, check out the offical Small Town Riot Myspace-Site

www.myspace.com/smalltownriothamburg
Friday Gone Bad

Friday Gone Bad



Nov 22 2009 9:56 PM

Feel free :)

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//FGB
Tano the KataHojO

Tano the KataHojO



Nov 22 2009 4:59 PM

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INDIANA DOG TAX

INDIANA DOG TAX



Nov 22 2009 3:51 PM



Thanx for the add!

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AIREAL

AIREAL
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Nov 22 2009 2:37 PM

Hola The Hives gracias por aceptarnos!!

Si tenes ganas te invitamos a recorrer el space de la banda! y si podes comentar algo en nuestro space mejor ya que los comentarios nos ayudan a seguir y a mejorar mas cada dia!

Saludos y buena semana!
../IoRiYaGaMi/..

Cyunk Jannara



Nov 22 2009 1:37 AM

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D’Aaron Anthony

D’Aaron Anthony



Nov 21 2009 9:59 PM

We would like to invite you to check out the music video from the hit new single "POSE" by D'Aaron Anthony Be sure to check out the rest of D'Aaron Anthony's music!
PEAVY (cds and t-shirts at chadpeavymusic.com)

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Nov 21 2009 3:40 PM

NEW CD IS OUT NOW!!
Tatyana Sherman

Tatyana Sherman



Nov 21 2009 2:20 PM

Have a nice weekend!!!

Good mood to you!

Life-Music-Love
Trash Delivery

Trash Delivery



Nov 21 2009 1:17 PM

Trash Delivery new EP on myspace!!

listen to it! add us if you like!!

Trash Delivery!!
Laudable Sepia Dominical

Laudable Sepia Dominical



Nov 21 2009 12:26 PM


Hey!!, come sit down
Under the willow tree
Rest on this low mound
Let the time pass with me.

So here we all are again
Back down by the railroud track
Don't feel so long since we were here before
Same old tents and little more.

More,more each dawn
Nowhere to go and hide
Nothing to sell or pawn
Victims of broken dreams.

Now you gotta learn
From what you seen
Never were no saints
In the American Dream
Work all day
To make ends meet
Then one day
Out on the street
Can't pay the bills
Can't afford the rent
End up here
In a government tent

Here comes Godot
Here comes Godot
Here comes Godot
Here comes Godot!
Help, Help, Help, Help, Help, Help, Help, Help!
Geoffrey Hammond

Geoffrey Hammond



Nov 21 2009 10:31 AM


Geoffrey Hammond Live,
am 25. November, 20:30 Uhr
im Barbetrieb Aichach.

Greetings Geoffrey
ROY ORBISON

ROY ORBISON



Nov 20 2009 10:52 PM

YOU GOT IT!!!
The BeFivens

The BeFivens



Nov 20 2009 8:25 PM

2 songs on line !!
Come listen !


The befivens
DeltaTwins

DeltaTwins



Nov 20 2009 6:51 PM

Hey!The Hives!

Cool garage sounds here on your page!

All the best from JP

=== DeltaTwins ===
¡Viva la Lucie!

LucieG. T-Rexx.



Nov 20 2009 6:46 PM

Hey guys!
What about the new album? I can't wait!

And please come back in France soon, specially in RENNES please, we want you there! =[
I love you ♥
~SwEet ChEekS~

~SwEet ChEekS~



Nov 20 2009 6:19 PM

I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU GUYS TO COME BACK TO L.A.............
Kid in ocean

Kid in ocean



Nov 20 2009 2:44 PM

kind regards from France
THE MOON

THE MOON



Nov 20 2009 10:13 AM

YOU CAN ALWAYS SEE THE MOON IN THE SKY...BUT..HAVE YOU EVER HEARD IT?
Miza miza

Miza miza San



Nov 20 2009 1:26 AM

hi
lets go to mexico
ok
andenles ya ballan a mexico
porfitas
ballan otaves
no sean.........
REACTION

REACTION



Nov 20 2009 12:54 AM

HEY! thanks
Sid

Sid Tooley



Nov 20 2009 12:12 AM

You guys rock and i'm always listening to your songs.
I can't wait for new music.

hey hives fan come check out my profile and new bands always welcome.
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