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Formed in Fagersta in 1993. One of Sweden's most explosive rock bands, known for their matching suits and chaotic live shows. Breakthrough with 'Hate to Say I Told You So' (2000). Albums: Barely Legal (1997), Veni Vidi Vicious (2000), Tyrannosaurus Hives (2004), The Black and White Album (2007). Frontman Howlin' Pelle Almqvist is considered one of rock's greatest performers.
Fagersta's black-and-white-suited garage rock maniacs — Howlin' Pelle Almqvist's stage presence has been compared to Mick Jagger and Iggy Pop combined
The Hives were formed in 1993 in Fagersta, a small town in Västmanland, Sweden. Despite coming from one of Sweden's smallest towns, they became one of the world's biggest garage rock bands.
