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Interview: The Hives’ Vigilante Carlstroem Pushes Clean into Chaos

Joe Charupakorn

Carlstroem discusses the band’s unlikely love for Yngwie Malmsteen, its addiction to abusing Roland Jazz Chorus amps, and Lex Hives—their first album in five years.


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Check out the following performances for a glimpse of why some consider The Hives to be the best live band in rock today.


The Hives perform “Go Right Ahead,” the first single from their new album, Lex Hives, on Jimmy Kimmel Live.


At Festival des Vieilles Charrues in 2008, The Hives perform an explosive version of their hit “Tick Tick Boom.”


The Hives perform their signature tune, “Hate to Say I Told You So” at the 2006 Hurricane Festival in Germany.


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