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The Hives

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.

Did you know?

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

Quick facts

OriginFagersta
Genre
garage rockpunk rockrock
Active1993–

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