The Hives concerts in Europe
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The Hives are 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. 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)