Swedish rock heroes The Hives have announced their forthcoming album, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, out August 29th via Play It Again Sam. The album turns it up to 11, incorporating a pop gloss into their thumping garage-rock bangers while capturing the magic of their performances that make them the “best live band on the planet” (SPIN).
It is accompanied by new single “Enough Is Enough” and a video captured in the grand city of Bucharest, wherein the band take on various pugilistic roles under the masterful direction of the renowned and award-winning filmmaker, Eik Kockum.
The Hives declare “Who in their right mind would start a song like this? No one but The Hives. They are here again sooner than you expected and they have had enough of everyone at this point. Hence the title. Dig? Dig.”
Their last opus, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, released in the year of 2023, marked a momentous return after a decade of silence and earned critical acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Guardian, and Stereogum, among many others.
The creation of this latest marvel, The Hives Forever Forever The Hives, took place in both Yung Lean/YEAR0001’s and Riksmixningsverket studios. The latter bearing the name of none other than Benny Andersson, the famed member of the mighty ABBA, located in Stockholm. The album was recorded under the guidance of their long-standing collaborator, Pelle Gunnerfeldt, whose works with the Viagra Boys, Yung Lean, and Elvira are known far and wide. Moreover, a most distinguished guest, Mike D of the legendary Beastie Boys, ventured across the seas to join in the creation of this magnum opus, hosting the band at his studio in the sunny shores of Malibu. And the esteemed Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age lent his counsel also.
The Hives, consisting of Howlin’ Pelle, Chris Dangerous, The Johan And Only, Nicholaus Arson, and Vigilante Carlstroem, have, over thirty years, carved their name into the annals of rock history. Their exploits have seen them sell out grand stadiums and share the stage with such monumental acts as AC/DC and The Rolling Stones. The BBC declared them “a force of nature,” and Rolling Stone named their album Veni Vidi Vicious one of the Top 100 Albums of the decade. Furthermore, their anthem, “Hate To Say I Told You So,” earned a most honorable spot among Pitchfork’s Top 500 Songs of the 2000s. With millions of albums sold, and the recognition of Platinum-certifications and numerous awards – Grammys, MTV Awards, NME Awards – they stand as titans in the realm of music. According to the legendary Joe Strummer, it is The Hives who saved Rock ‘n’ Roll.
And let it be known that in the year of 2025, The Hives shall be making the following state visits. Tickets for the world tour go on general sale 10am Local Time Friday April 11th HERE.
The Hives 2025 Tour Dates:
April 12 – New York, NY – Rough Trade / Indieplaza
July 17 – Fremantle, WA – Metropolis Freo
July 19 – Melbourne, VIC – Forum
July 22 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney, NSW
July 23 – Enmore Theatre – Sydney, NSW
July 24 – Brisbane, QLD – Fortitude Music Hall
July 26 – Yuzawa, JP – Fuji Rock
Sept 8 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
Sept 9 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Sept 10 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Sept 12 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
Sept 13 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Sept 15 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
Sept 16 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom
Sept 17 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Sept 19 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
Sept 20 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
Sept 22 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
Sept 25 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium
Oct 16 – Oslo, NO – Sentrume Scene
Oct 18 – Copenhagen, DK – KB Hall
Oct 21 – Berlin, DE – Colombia Halle
Oct 24 – Munich, DE – Zenith
Oct 25 – Leipzig, DE – Haus Auensee
Oct 26 – Vienna, AT – Gasometer
Oct 28 – Zurich, CH – Xtra
Oct 29 – Milan, IT – Alcatraz
Oct 31 – Barcelona, ES – Sant Jordi Club
Nov 2 – Madrid, ES – Wizink
Nov 4 – Lisbon, PT – Sagres Campo Pequeno
Nov 19 – Brussels, BE – Forest National
Nov 20 – Paris, FR – Le Zenith
Nov 22 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS
Nov 24 – Cardiff, UK – Utilitia Arena
Nov 26 – Glasgow, UK – Ovo Hydro
Nov 28 – Manchester, UK – Aviva Studios
Nov 29 – London, UK – Alexandra Palace
Dec 1 – Cologne, DE – Palladium
Dec 2 – Frankfurt, DE – Jahrhunderthalle
Dec 3 – Hamburg, DE – Sporthalle
Dec 6 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena