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Black, White and Run: Nike+ Original Remix | News

IGA — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 20:45:00 GMT

Available now on iTunes- The Hives’ signature sound comes to bear on Black, White and Run: Nike+ Original Remix (The Hives).

Pulling elements from The Hives’ smash hit The Black and White Album, the production duo, Expensive People, craft a completely new running adventure.

This 45-minute will leaves fans with a newfound appreciation for this iconic Swedish rock band.

Elements from "Tick Tick Boom", "Try It Again", "Won’t Be Long" and others show up in this audio odyssey, delivering the vocals you love—remixed to create a whole new Hives experience.

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The Hives LIVE on MSN Control Room | News

IGA — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:42:00 GMT

The Hives recorded an exclusive live performance for MSN Control Room on March 7th 2008 at Terminal 5 New York.

You can watch this performance now at:
http://msninconcert.msn.com/music/TheHives/en-gb/artist.aspx

» msninconcert.msn.com

The Hives on Jay Leno | News

IGA — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Make sure you tune in to The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC tonight at 11:35pm and catch The Hives as they perform "Tick Tick Boom!"

Check Out The Hives Staring Contest on The DL! | News

iscopeadmin — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 17:31:00 GMT

"The boys on the cover of 'The Black and White' album stopped by The DL to show us Sweden's new national sport. It's a dangerous, take no prisoners game of concentration -- raw power like nothing you've seen before. If not properly trained, it can lead to blindness, low self-esteem and, in some cases, complete annihilation. In the end, only one will survive. At least that's how they pitched it to us. Who will rule the hive?"

Check out the video here!

Real Men Love The Hives' "The Black and White Album"! | News

iscopeadmin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:21:00 GMT

Check out the DoubleViking.com Men's Entertainment feature on the Hives' "The Black and White Album" Here.

Tick Tick Boom | Video

Geffen — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:48:00 GMT

NEW WEBSITE!!!! | News

the_hives — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:55:00 GMT

Hey there!

Finally we have our new website ready to go.

Should be up tonight so check in on:

http://www.thehivesbroadcastingservice.com

and click away.

Sincerely

The Hives

Ostersund briefing | Diary

the_hives — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Brought the house down in Ostersund.

Great show, 5+ ratings, fun afterparty etc etc.

I did not try the mooseshaped mooseburger. I don't eat meat see.

Take it easy until Gothenburg. Sit tight.

Yours

Nick

London loves The Hives!!! | Diary

the_hives — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

So the London shows went down really well. Played the 100 Club and Hoxton Bar and Grill. London has proven to be classic Hives turf so no real resistance was expected but... one never knows with the fickle islanders of the British Isles.

Thought that I would describe with my own words what happened but I think I will leave it up to someone else this time simply because I agree with these two reporters who wrote this and I am tired after the tuesday and wednesday meltdowns.

Here we go:

The Times – “The new songs sounded smarter and heavier than ever. A triumphant return indeed”

Daily Star – “They used to be our new favourite band, now they’re the best band in the world”.

Yeah, so I agree wholeheartedly with both Mr Times and Mrs Star (they gotta be great reporters and have an eye for proper rock'n roll don't you think?) and I would only in addition like to say "Thank you!" and "You're welcome London!".

Talk later

Arson

Viva Espana! | Diary

the_hives — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yoohoo!

Just got back to the hotel after a blistering performance at the Benacassim festival. The Hives were well on form after having the day off yesterday and blasted out whetever they had in their system to make the night nothing short of magic.

It was good as well seeing all our Spanish fans again. Long time no see but you all made the night extra special and The Hives will no doubt come back. Thanks alot and you're welcome!

Your humble servant

Nick "The deadly pick" Arson

Slovakia show a bomb! | Diary

the_hives — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yeeehaaaaa!

Yesterdays show in Slovakia was a complete bomb. Great crowd and great Hives. Congrats to all of you who were there.

We played a new song again yesterday. It's called "Well all right!" and will probably make it on to the new album. That however was our biggest fuck up of yesterdays show. Seldom have The Hives messed up so brutally.

Nevermind though. Before perfection there is sometimes failure and we proved that as well yesterday. The Hives love proving a point and if that means messing up sometimes then so be it.

Anyhow

See ya'll tomorrow in Spain for Benacassim.

Take care

Little Arson Baby Jesus

New forum!!! | News

the_hives — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:07:00 GMT

Dear dorks and dorkettes!

We are launching our new site in not too long and we will in doing so also premiere our new forum.

Get on there and do it now:

http://groups.google.com/group/thbsf

Sincerely

The Hives

Norway defeated! | Diary

the_hives — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yup!

Back on the road again after a couple of busy days in the studio finishing up the record.

Just embarked on a little minitour that will take us to all 4 corners of Europe. Slovakia tomorrow and then Spain and UK.

Today though it was Tromsö Norway that welcomed your favourite Thors with open arms. Had a great show even though early in the day and if you are anywhere nearby you should stick around to check out Turbonegro, New Bomb Turks and Iggy and the Stooges who are also playing the Bukta festival.

See ya'll tomorrow in Slovakia. A first for The Hives.

Arson forever and ever!

Czech Republic - Check! | Diary

the_hives — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Checked another show off the list.

Had a great show at Rock for people.

We represented rock and the people well... you know!

Pouring rains did not become anyone of us and like always - success!

Also had a great day off in Prague where we spent most of the day eating grilled cheese and ice cream and drinking beer. That is apparently what you are supposed to do in Prague.

On the way to Finland now for more. The Hives are always looking for more. It is with great pleasure that I look forward to once again butt heads with the crazy raving Finns. Hanoi Rocks are playing today too and I sure would like to see them again but some dork thought it was a good idea to have them play at the same time as us so if I'm quick after our show I'll get to see the last few songs perhaps if I rush to thier stage. Let's hope for that.

That's about the it'est

For now and later on -

Arson

Austria and Switzerland | Diary

the_hives — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Another great weekend!

Great shows!

Great crowd!

Great Hives!!!

Throw it on me video up on site | News

Admin — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 06:50:00 GMT

Hey!
Do you like The Hives, Timbaland and wrestling? Then boy/girl do we have a surprise for you.

It is all in there in the new " Throw it on me" video.

Go to the Pictures section and check it out or click here

German take over completed! | Diary

the_hives — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Hives were back in the game today and yesterday playing Rock am Ring yesterday and Rock im Park today. Plan accordingly The Hives won again and were celebrated as divine saviours of hearts and souls.

The Hives also wish to extend a "Thank you!" to the crowds at both festivals who once again cemented the fact that German crowds are some of the best if not THE best in the world. Thank you all!

We will be back again for more mutual love. You bet on it!!!

Auf wiedersehen und hertzlische grüsse (think I got that right?)

Deres spitzenklasse rock'n rollers

The Hives

Birthday bash! Part 2 Success!!! | Diary

the_hives — Sun, 27 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Holy Diploma Batman straight A's!

AAAAAHHHHHHHHH! The show yesterday at Larry's was a complete success as The Hives marked their return to the rockstage as worthy champions of their game.

The crowd cheered and screamed and cheered and screamed and so forth...

The Hives played and played and played and played and then stopped to let people breethe and then played some more. WE WAS ON FIRE!

So as for next weeks shows The Hives will come to Germany as reigning rock champions with the keys to the city of Oxford. How about that?!

Let's just put yesterday in the "Funny as hell"- category and move on. The Hives will never forget.

Thank you Larry's and thank you Oxford!

Sincerely

Your humble servants

The Hives

The key to the city! | News

the_hives — Sun, 27 May 2007 01:16:00 GMT

This is The Hives with Richard Howorth Mayor of Oxford MS.

They have just been awarded the key to the city of Oxford.

Congratulations Guys!

Birthday bash! | Diary

the_hives — Sat, 26 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yep!

Gearing up to play the Larry's show.

The Hives feel the need to rehearse. Gonna do so now.

See you there tonight!

Dropping out

Nick

Latest from Oxford | Diary

the_hives — Fri, 25 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hi there dorks!

Just a brief note on what's going down in Oxford at the moment.

Today we are proceeding with our recordings as well as doing a bit of interview chores around the studio.

Oxfors MS has welcomed us with open arms and today we are getting the key to the city by the mayor. Yes for real.

Yesterday we had the lovely Ole miss cheerleaders here to cheer on what will become a future classic. They even made a Hives chant that we can use in the future.

Im off for a sec now to answer questions regarding The Hives.

Take care and talk soon

Hugs and missiles

Nicholaus Arshole

Video premiere for Throw It On Me | News

the_hives — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:41:00 GMT

The Timbaland/The Hives/WWE Divas video for the song Put It On Me by Timbaland and The Hives will premiere tonight (Monday, 9/8 PM CT) on WWE RAW on USA.

Don't miss it!

Howlin Pelle’s birthdayshow | News

Admin — Sat, 19 May 2007 20:42:00 GMT

The Hives will celebrate Howlin Pelle’s birthday with a show on the 26th of May at Proud Larry’s in Oxford, Mississippi.

Click here for more info.

Too much good music! | Diary

the_hives — Sat, 05 May 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hi there folks and folkettes!

Today is a good day in the studio here in Mississippi. We are recording vocals on what in my opinion is one of the best songs The Hives have ever recorded. Not too bad of a grade coming from such a picky man as Nick Arson. And shit man it's not like it ends there we just have too much good stuff to put on this new record of ours.

How we are gonna pull it off all these bitchin' rock'n rollers together with the crazy dance and hip hop flavoured stuff we have recorded and make that work on one record I don't know but if someone is gonna do it it is your favourite crimefighters The Hives.

We also by the way today mish mashed Chuck Berry and Gang of Four in a moronic way to create yet another dear freak of a song.

We have recorded songs in many corners of the world for this record and it is only getting better and better. More songs and more quality by the minute it seems.

So hold on to your seats for the ride The Hives are about to give you.

There has also been some turmoil on the forum about my new haircut that has been spotted by some. To that I just whish to add that I do not want you to get too excited just yet. As of now it is merely a haircut in the build. It will reach great heights and I would think that that is when it is done. Be patient and wait before judging. Good things come to those who wait and that is what I repeat to myself every morning looking in the hotel mirror.

So again I urge you as I urge myself - Be patient the best is yet to come!

So long

Says

Arson

The Hives on BBC6 | News

the_hives — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 05:46:00 GMT

To all of you radio listener (in the UK I guess).

The Hives will be aired on BBC6 on Monday 7th of May 0020 on the George Lamb show.

Recorded at Brixton Academy in 2002.

If I remember it correctly it was a great show! As if The Hives have ever done a half assed show!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/georgelamb/index.shtml

The Week | Diary

the_hives — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hello you,

I am calling to report on current events in the life of Pelle. It has been an intense, globetrotting week for me. Here it is:

April 15: Had dinner with grandparents, went to 7th anniversary of great bar Indigo in Stockholm.

April 16: Put together new kick ass outfits with the Hives. Looks phabulous. Attended a record release party for Sahara Hotnights new album.

Met many a dear old friend.

April 17: Took pictures for the new album cover. Have yet to see the results but I would be very surprised if it didn´t look great.

Our surfer dude friend Bisse took the pictures. He good.

April 18: Got on a plane to Los Angeles California. Arrived late so me Nicholaus and Vigilante just went out and had dinner and drinks at some place on Sunset Blvd. Then sleep.

April 19: Shot video for the Timbaland song we are guesting on. It was an unbelievably LA experience. We basically ate catering, stood in front of a green screen, hung out with friendly female wrestling stars who showed us a few moves and managed to keep it Hives through the day. All of this at Universal studios.

April 20: Flew to Nashville to attend hockey game. Cabbie played us his new country album while jumping up and down in his seat. He may have been drunk. A guy at the hockey game had a sign that said ”was it over when the germans bombed Pearl Harbour?” Dumbass.

Met swedish hockey player Peter Forsberg. Nice cat. Beer at local rib joint.

April 21: Had breakfast with Jack White. Recorded footsteps for the new Raconteurs album. Those are some great guys. Went to the Ryman Auditorium. A guy told us it was ”possibly the most famous building in the world”. I say possibly not. Flew to Oxford, MS to commence recordings of our new album.

April 22: Had breakfast. Stay tuned…

Love you all/

Pelle

Busy OK! | Diary

the_hives — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yeah we have been busy with having time off??? We were at home in Sweden chillin´ for a few days.

But today my dears we are busy shooting the cover for our new record. I´m as of now standing in my underwear balancing a live elephant on my forhead. It´s hard work but I do it man. I do whatever it takes to get that shot. Hey Dumbo!!! - hold that pose! Bright lights big animal! Phew!

Ok good think we got it.

Remains to be seen if that is the look we are going for or if we are to do something else. Matt is sick and is coughing up anything from stray dogs to class A material? Oh what to do?

Yep that´s it. Gotta get dressed for the next shot. Bring in the livestock!!!

Sincerely signing off

Nicholaus Arson

Mississippi baby! | Diary

the_hives — Wed, 04 Apr 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yeah so we've been at it for about 2 weeks now. Mostly in Oxford MS. Recording, reworking and improving a whole bunch of songs.

We just came back from Como MS where we recorded some stuff with Jimbo Mathus in his studio Delta Recording Service. Dropped in on the session as a big bonus did bluesman R L Boyce. Laid down some back ups and spreaded a bit of blues joy.

Things are going somewhat planlike and the men in black and white are in good spirits.

Talk soon

For now

Nick Arson

SPECIAL APPEARANCE!!! | News

the_hives — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 01:49:00 GMT

The Hives should have made a special appearance!

It was so special that it didnt happen!

Due to things that are out of the bands control it got cancelled

As if such a thing as out of our control actually exists.

We just decided to finish the album instead.

As confused as you are

/The Hives

SPECIAL APPEARANCE!!! | News

the_hives — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 16:36:00 GMT

The Hives will make a special appearance on Thursday.

Somewhere in the world a lot of people will be very happy, a few (1,5) will be angry and put off and as for the rest of you... well the rest of you will be longing for, wanting and needing the band more than ever before.

So keep your eyes and ears open, listen to rumors and stray cats and who knows it might be somewhere close to you.

Press play on tape | Diary

the_hives — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yeah! Tomorow we leave for the US again to do some more recording. Rehearsals went like a wet dream and I can't see why the recording process wouldn't follow the same lines.

I myself will bring a bitchin' guitar and a jolly mood and then we're off.

Talk later

Arson

The Hives signing session Japan 2006 | Photo

the_hives — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 16:39:00 GMT

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The Hives signing session Japan 2006 | Photo

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The Hives signing session Japan 2006 | Photo

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The Hives signing session Japan 2006 | Photo

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The Hives signing session Japan 2006 | Photo

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The Hives signing session Japan 2006 | Photo

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Rehearsing in Stockholm | Diary

the_hives — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yeah so we started rehearsing in Stockholm for the upcoming recording session that will take place in Mississippi. Bashing out some tunes trying to figure out what sticks.

Some of the stuff is bloody brilliant. Leaving out the shit parts is the main plan. It will make up for a killer record.

See you later and stay tuned dorks.

Yours in space forever

Arson

Back in Miami | Diary

the_hives — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Back in the studio in Miami again. Right now just waiting around. Hoping for more action within the hour.

Good breakfast and nice weather.

Take it easy folks

Nick

Back on the road! | News

the_hives — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:44:00 GMT

The Hives will return to the stage to perform the new songs they are currently trying to record. This summer! Check it out in the shows section and show up!

Message to the band! | Diary

the_hives — Wed, 21 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

The Hives will go to Miami to record. Starting tomorrow. Can everyone in the band please show up?

Sinseriously/

Pelle

What do you mean put the record out? | Diary

the_hives — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Alright already,

We are currently working on new music as we have told you. This in an effort to let you in on what we, the Hives, are doing. Apparently it has somehow backfired as there has been some comments about us taking our time. So. Once again.

We take our time only so you will have the best record possible in your hand and it took a while to figure out how and where to record as we didn´t wanna do it the exact same way again. Our fingers are itching and we can´t wait to record this chunk of songs and meet you again. We can´t wait for you to hear it either.

So there.

Luuuuv,

HPA

Rehearsal! | Diary

the_hives — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hey we are rehearsing!

Cool.

The band

Hey internet! | News

the_hives — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 10:21:00 GMT

Ok! We did some work on the site. It´s bloody tricky this internet thing. The Hives are fast learners but so far we haven't been able to excel to the type of speed we are used to.

More to come baby and Baloo

Sincerely

The Hives HQ

Nicholaus! | Diary

the_hives — Sun, 28 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hope you had a most delightful birthday weekend.

Sincerely

Your humble servant forever

Randy Fitzsimmons

Yeah! | Diary

the_hives — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Check out the video. That´s what it looks like when we rehearse.

24 damn 7

Peace

Arson

Hey I just had the flu! | Diary

the_hives — Tue, 16 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Or some type of weird food poisoning.

I got in on the food poisoning trail since me, Vigilante and Matt shared a chocolate dessert at the pub saturday evening. The next day Vig threw up, I got the shits and Matt felt dizzy.

Otherwise it was just the flu I take it. I´m better now however as I use my last bit of strength to share this incident of my unlucky Sunday and Monday with you fans.

To give The Hives medical advice, make puns where our names are substituted with something that has to do with shit or vomit or just hit us with a smart comment go to the forum.

Thanks but no thanks

Your bestest friend forever

Arson aka Toilet Demolitionman

In the studio | Diary

the_hives — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Hello I'm in the studio AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!

Howlin'

The Hives are in London | News

the_hives — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 00:24:00 GMT

Recording is the reason greatness is the aim.

We'll be back with numbers.

The Hives Center of Statistics

Hey The Hives are in London! | Diary

the_hives — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 08:00:00 GMT

Yup time to record yet another masterpiece.

We are recording this one as international jetsetters leaving our safe surroundings in Sweden for the big city.

Let's see what comes out of it.

Arson