The Hives - Tick Tick Boom at Reading 2014

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[@MonkeyBscts]

man, I completely forgot how much I love this band. they’re like a sugar rush without any of the consequences. possibly the most entertaining frontman of any band ever too

[@sin8901]

Bruce Dickinson or Freddie Mercury?

[@nighpaw4651]

Matt bellamy? But yeah they're up there 100%

[@scottoliver]

Perry Farrell, bro. But this performance kicks ass, I grant you that

[@pawelp1993]

You should have seen The Prodigy concerts before you post such statement :)

[@danielalcala1044]

mmmmmmmm iggy pop exist

[@goyatley]

That freeze was awesome.

[@VIDS2013]

I think this was their best freeze ever. 😅

[@etontrifle]

But was it too late? (necro)

[@jerrunholt5571]

The msot underrated front man of all time. His energy is unmatched incredibly charismatic with a great voice

[@Mooorino]

Not really.. They have been ranked as one of the best live band in history by some of the largest magazines in the world.

[@beedubree2550]

@@Mooorino i'd still consider them underrated in a more general sense (rather than critically), they're ranked best live band by a bunch of big music magazines but I meet far more people who don't know them (or at most only know a couple of their biggest hits just through pop culture but not the band itself) than people who do know them, hell I'm in the rock music group at my uni (one of the UK's biggest) and still most people I've talked to in there dont know/actively listen to the Hives

[@dr.fritzfassbender]

How in the hell can you NOT like The Hives???!!!!

[@thegreatslothlord7796]

Those people can't be trusted if they hate The Hive. The Hive look absolutely amazing live I wish I went and saw their concert in Australia when they came down here as a support act for AC⚡️DC.

[@dr.fritzfassbender]

+Jonathan Richards Yeah, Axl could've used the support from The Hives!

[@reallivebluescat]

hell they have ninja roadies!

[@bigblackdrummachine8250]

Meh they’re kinda repetitive

[@miomao7976]

Because not all are gay

[@gpeddino]

Probably one of the best live acts from the past 20 years.

[@HazardNP]

+Guilherme Eddino I had barely rated the hives before going to reading festival, was sort of dragged to the front by a friend.. I can honestly say they were one of the best acts i've seen and heard in person in my life. Definetely top 3! And i spend way too much money going to festivals and concerts xD

[@darrenbeam6492]

+Cooks Rio startling omission of MUSE!!

[@heppolo]

+Darren Beam MUSE puts on a very expensive (LED, bright colours, an orchestra) show, but they don't exactly have the same energy level, Matt Bellamy is always behaving well unlike being a madman a real rock'n'roller should be.

[@gpeddino]

Bands like Muse and Arcade Fire tend to be very flashy with their stage production (not that that's a bad thing), but what impresses me is that The Hives are VERY economic and their concert is solely based on their energy, body language and crowd interaction.

[@thegreatslothlord7796]

+heppolo That's true, I've seen Muse live in 2013 when they came over to Australia and Matt only jumps around as well as have lots of laser and light displays which also have a lot of energy in the concert but it's not as crazy as a Hive concert where it's all completely nuts and extremely high energy.

[@velvitjonze]

Kids, this is how it's done.

[@steiffbar]

Damn straight!

[@rickyisom69]

Yes indeed!!

[@VIDS2013]

No doubt. And they're STILL getting it done!

[@nadafro3116]

@@VIDS2013No Doubt still touring?

[@toddjohnson5176]

Phenomenal!!!😎👍🏽

[@giselaswaragita1326]

I LOVE BANDS WITH EFFECTIVE BACKING VOCALS!

[@SG-nd9bf]

First of all, this has to be one of the best live rock performances ever. Second of all, these guys are singlehandedly keeping Rock and roll alive.

[@funkylung4395]

Sammy G. Foo fighters

[@JOEmfnAUSTIN]

You should search "The Hives New York". THAT was a show!

[@etiquettefiend]

Look at this song live in New York video black and white. Gives me goosebumps, man.

[@calebsmith2950]

Oh come on man

[@pamphletthebeanwolf5901]

Queens of the stoneage

[@stephenhensley5631]

I am 72 and I cannot believe I missed these guys. I dig them the most.

[@jasminetheroux148]

The Hives truly are the greatest live band ever. I've loved these guys ever since I was little and they honestly saved my life. To The Hives!

[@yungkfs2554]

Being in the crowd for this was insane!!!! It turned into a dust bowl and I'm still coughing up shit from it, so worth it though. Its was a beautiful to see so many people going crazy.....

[@bradleymadden4709]

2:17 lol the guitar ninja I love those guys.

[@SCottLARock19]

What a showman Howlin Pete is , and the band kicks ass!

[@2681tariq]

haha "Alright selfie time!"

[@matthewfreeman4710]

Best live band in the world 100%

[@66_GHXST_66]

Matthew Freeman no slipknot is better and acdc and animal alpha

[@juliodeasis417]

@@66_GHXST_66 is his opinion bruh

[@66_GHXST_66]

@@juliodeasis417 i said that 3 years ago, I was 13. I was very narrow minded back then.

[@juliodeasis417]

@@66_GHXST_66 lmao

[@evanpoole7829]

@@66_GHXST_66 Netflix character development be like

[@andykay3149]

Simply Brilliant. Very Underrated band

[@tobysetters3980]

Good thing the backing vocalists remembered there lyrics to the verse. Criminally underrated band.

[@rishabhaniket1952]

Axl Rose?? Jagger?? How come is this guy not more popular?? He is just amazing

[@evanpoole7829]

Such a great band to see live, they deserve to headline shows like Reading and Glastonbury, not be on this early in the day. They get a crowd this hyped up this early and that deserves a lot of credit.

[@davidLAMF]

If they play too late the place explodes. It's not possible

[@gammal586]

I wouldn't wanna be the following act, that's for sure!

[@WilliamYoder72]

That back drop is incredible.

[@tammyjones3354]

Saw these guys for the first time last week as they were opening for AC DC I must say I didn't know who they were as didn't many people that were at the concert but we all went crazy for them after about two minutes they are awesome.

[@walboyfredo6025]

I like how he worked the crowd - not many artists would go among the crowd like that!

[@sickb2200]

3:00 Can I get a glass of water please while standing atop 10,000 watts of power?

[@BrandonBriers]

This is actually an amazing performance, one of the best band introductions I've ever seen as well haha

[@markfrost2579]

English isn’t even their first language but they do it better than most. Yeeeeeaaahgh

[@Anti-jv3ny]

These guys are so funny to watch, I would love to hear them introducing themself every single time.

[@tupu_683]

One of the best songs ever

[@davidandresrojas8733]

Best mannequin challenge ever

[@MrKewlBeens]

Hahaha i remember when he threw the water at 5:01 he hit a cameraman square in the head and got so pissed off about his camera being drenched

[@MrGnidlih]

Did love to see them live, one of the best live acts out there.

[@mikejustman1542]

Saw them in Milwaukee once. Easily one of the greatest shows I've been to. ever.

[@sammansell5791]

The Hives was my very first gig back in december 2012 and they were god damn awesome

[@dannyparis2942]

Just as wild and raw in person as their videos off the damn chain.. Rock on, 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@DevastationCroatia]

Beautiful band and probably the best live band on this planet

[@UnremarkableFleshbag]

9:00 Microphone cable ninja!

[@sams4g]

9:05 BYE BYE STICK!

[@waynesilverman3048]

Never knew the hives was so good as show men and good live

[@VIDS2013]

They're the best!

[@Fl0d3r]

there are fuckin' ninjas stoping time and stealing guitars

[@kevinyoung7294]

Only saw them once, astoria 2001 which was meant to be supporting int noise conspiracy in an all swedish line up. but they blew up and topped the bill. Done hundreds of bands since and that still is in my top 10 gigs. Such a great punk band with great tunes.

[@kdevinturner8778]

I think I someone got a shiner from this concert. The best shiner they will ever get. Cheers.

[@Ak0tnik]

6:54 Chris Dangerous fucking bastard is a cyborg! He's a hell of a drummer

[@alexives9274]

lol still rocking it out now underrated band

[@southwalesoutdoors]

They are the greatest band of the last 20 years.

[@gimme_ur_ass1738]

Absolutely brilliant

[@rawkrentals]

Wow. This is amazing!

[@24666dem]

I love this band.

[@webbs1977]

just fantastic!!!

[@F.B.I.H.Q.]

That freakin drop, A-MA-ZING

[@ArmandDupin]

Man, they got old. I started listening to them 12 years ago or so, and haven't seen their faces for 5 years.

[@dhaeze]

old?? go watch some current live video's from The Sonics. They're well in their 60's and rock harder than most young bands do

[@jens3280]

@@dhaeze 60's? they are in their 40's

[@rolanddeschain6089]

bam! and another 6 years are gone...

[@TheMusicalElitist]

They still look better than you, boomer.

[@Max7819]

To be honest, I’m not a fan of this band, but when I see a concert recording I can’t tear myself away. Their energy is so attractive.

[@beedubree2550]

they're one of very few artists who are worth going to see live even if you're not into the music

[@musicisthedope3301]

Massive ! Top Live Band !

[@jarsjunk]

Punk rock Hewy Lewis. Love the hives

[@vandalia722]

Best live show I ever saw. First Ave. Minneapolis circa 2000

[@Jamo1098]

Life goal: See the Hives live

[@bwnh3d]

Love watching Hives live purely for the energy. Watching bands who just stand there and strum don’t look to be enjoying the music at times.

[@dresdnhope]

If I was there, the two poor idiots next to me would be wasting their time helping me up rather than "going crazy." Damn my stupid middle-age knees.

[@m.dinardi7526]

Legendary!

[@claytonbiggsbee3539]

Phenomenal live act

[@Vendarize]

Saw them back in '05 in NZ still kicking it now

[@fastmclaren71]

When Sweden does a pop band, we get ABBA. When Sweden does a rock band, we get The Hives.

[@christianchavez6949]

Holy shit Pelle knows how to perform.

[@TheSpectatorProject0]

Best stage presence ever

[@andykay3381]

Simply Brilliant

[@campzzyzx9792]

AMAZING!!!

[@dream1way]

Iggy Pop energy is strong in these ones.

[@rojtaggbert8444]

Amazing.

[@renouncedequation3923]

Excellent showmen...

[@nicknickels7951]

This song still 🔥 2023 🤟🏽🤘🏾

[@jonaflynn74]

Now that’s rock and roll.

[@Sherinthia7]

These guys Rock😎

[@vanessaforttini]

NOT A DRILL, THEY’RE BACK WITH NEW MUSIC IN 2019

[@dhaeze]

Singer reminds me of Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange

[@jbone69]

This is so refreshing

[@destinyDragon97]

YEAAAAAH!!!!

[@jeanmarie5852]

just f""king awesome!!

[@etiquettefiend]

legends

[@elliotbevan7641]

Still watching 2021

[@kdevinturner8778]

Reading, PA? How cool. Wish I could have been there.

[@vilentman111]

We need more live acts like this. People who aren't so moderate

[@dramamine6199]

i wanna see them live so bad

[@paulrosenberg4227]

Best live band ever....

[@rafaelfernandez268]

Quién en julio 30 de 2021 viendo este video y extrañado un chingo los conciertos?

[@YaMoonSun]

So much for rock and roll being dead, eh?

[@drumcover418]

Fuck you.

[@BETTER.ART.]

MortalKombatMaster What's your problem?

[@jeanmarie5852]

gay

[@renbelmont]

+YaMoonSun The Hives Queens of the Stone Age Royal Blood DFA1979 Eagles of goddamn Death Metal Pixies has a new album soon We Are Scientists Foo Fighter's recent EP seems good, on par with Echoes Silence Patience and Grace, which is a really good omen after the last 2 albums. Rock is more alive then ever

[@joellomusic]

+Alex & Toast thanks for just mentioning my favorite bands

[@jerryhocking9761]

Awesome

[@marceloloto272]

Great !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ockopocko1]

so, you´re also getting old...but thats pelle howlin almquvist doing crowdcontrol at it´s best!

[@MeatVision]

Best frontman in the last 10 years or so

[@jock79]

They are from my hometown :)

[@BingoDavve]

+Jock87 Well hello neighbour :P

[@luissantos84]

YEAHHHHH

[@talus2862]

2021 !

[@jonvia]

Dude these guys are sick live. I remember hearing their hits growing up but wtf is their stage show? Its a rowdy bunch!!!

[@1e0s]

Seen these badboys live. They're fkcin mental!!!!

[@mckayman24]

saw them open for ac/dc when i was 12.. pretty electrifying

[@kdevinturner8778]

They got what they got. Energy. Beautiful to see. Wasn't there a band from Hamburg who did that?

[@gabrielshino1]

This video makes me cry everytime. So fucking insane.

[@steiffbar]

Whooooo!!!!

[@jordanmiles5610]

thats me in the camouflage at 6:11

[@wilfeatscheese]

But I can't see anyone?

[@hannesjakobsson765]

There's noone there?

[@lapuraverdad3183]

Quien vivió esto en el pal' norte 2019??? Épico

[@Leinarth_]

6:50 Noel Gallagher.

[@leemcqueen500]

Looks nothing like him.

[@user-fv1bs2hd8z]

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