Who Are The Hives?

The Hives are a Swedish rock band that formed in 1993. Founded by Howlin’ Pelle Almqvist (Niklas Almqvist) and Vigilante Carlstroem, the band currently consists of Pelle Almqvist (vocals), Vigilante Carlstroem (guitar), Chris Dangerous (drums), Dr. Matt Destruction (bass) and Mikael Karlsson (keyboard).

Hives Discography

The Hives first EP Barely Legal was released in 1997. Their debut album Veni Vidi Vicious released in 2000 was met with critical acclaim and spawned their most successful single Hate to Say I Told You So which reached No. 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The Hives have released four more studio albums since then – Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004), The Black and White Album (2007), Lex Hives (2012) and their most recent album entitled Go Right Ahead released in 2012.

Collaborations & Featurings

The Hives have collaborated with various artists throughout their career, including Kelis on her single Acapella and The Strokes on their song Hate It or Love It. They also appeared as backing musicians for Cyndi Lauper on her 2003 album At Last.

Hive's Impact On Music

The Hives have had a huge impact on musical culture over the past two decades. With an impressive discography of five studio albums, they have become one of the most popular punk-rock bands of all time. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2004 for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for their hit single Hate to Say I Told You So and Best Rock Album for their album Tyrannosaurus Hives. Their music has been featured in numerous films and video games such as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 and Gran Turismo 4. They have also been an influence to many modern day rock bands. The Hives are truly an iconic rock band that have earned their place in musical history.