Yes. YES. YES! The Hives Are F***ing Back!!

The Hives are back with a brand new song called Bogus Operandi and I'm so very happy about this. Let me know in the comments what you think about it!
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[@irotinmyskin]

The Hives is one of the most consistent bands in terms of quality albums and easily one of the greatest live bands ever

[@jamessullenriot]

They are one of the only bands where if they never put out another song and just kept doing the same setlist over and over, it would still be worth going to see them because it would be different every time

[@user-eg9dc5pi1d]

and they always deliver - video, tv, live - have never seen a dud - a lot in common with The Darkness, in that way.... massive addictive energy & earworm

[@etontrifle]

Just saw them in Glasgow Barrowlands, definitely top 3 live concerts I've ever seen.

[@Daf4itt]

Just saw the Hives live supporting Arctic Monkeys and it was one of the best 45mins of live music I've ever witnessed! Amazing band

[@XxEvilTiggerxX]

Same here. I hate to say it but I kinda had more fun during the Hives support than the main Arctic Monkeys set 😅

[@Daf4itt]

@XxEvilTiggerxX 😆 yeah I know what you mean. Monkeys were amazing musically, but there was not much crowd interaction and its all a bit serious. Hives were just full throttle! I also had a better time with them and will definitely go and see them again!

[@ifsobczwhy]

Saw the hives at old Trafford supporting AM, thought they were way better than AM. Wouldn’t pay to see AM again, would definitely pay to see The Hives

[@DanCave]

Ditto to the comments about.. they're my new favourite band, like I said, like I said like I said

[@davidessery640]

Was at Bellahouston park Glasgow yesterday , they were awesome and I’ll definitely go and see them again when they tour Scotland early 2024. So much energy and crowd interaction

[@witch_haunts_ghost]

"Rock n roll isn' for the faint hearted, it's blood and guts and cable knit jumpers". Quote of the day!

[@667neighbourofthebeast]

Mosh pit. Nothing like a good mosh...

[@bakedbeings]

If cable knit jumpers were easy, everyone would have one.

[@prismonthethehorizon5793]

😂 cable knit jumpers? Kurt Cobain springs to mind! 😂

[@Whooooooops]

I've seen The Hives live twice and they're absolutely incredible! The lead singer was also a host on a swedish Radio/TV show called "Musikhjälpen" - the music help in 2016! They lock themselves in a glass box in the middle of a swedish town for a week and broadcast live 24/7 to raise money for charity with varius guest appearances and live performances. It sounds super weird but it's awesome, and Pelle is such an incredible kind and generous person. Nothing but love for this band!

[@JahBeatSoundSystem]

I've seen them live once, and really wasn't blown away.

[@nandafprado]

I saw them only once in a festival and the energy they brought was out of this world, I remember till this day as one of the best shows I've seen.

[@KraljOsovina]

That Radio/TV show (Musikhjälpen) was in my hometown (Örebro) that year. Lucky me. I actually gave him his black and white shorts (which I wrote HPA on) that he used on the stationary bike for many miles to collect money for charity 😁😃🙏 And yes...they are truly one of the absolute best livebands on the planet 😍🖤🩶

[@Whooooooops]

@@KraljOsovina haha same! Thats awesome! I went there on my way home from school every day and watched them for a while, such a good time!

[@KraljOsovina]

@@Whooooooops Awesöme, my fellow Örebroare! 😁🙏

[@ComradeRichey]

One of the tightest live bands that you will ever see. They are phenomenally good. I’m so glad to finally hear new material from them and for it to be such a banger.

[@TheseDarkWoods]

This brings me back 20 years! The Hives, The Darkness, Turbonegro, The Ark, Young Heart Attack! Man, what a time to be alive that was!!

[@KomradeKrusher]

New Bomb Turks, Hellacopters, Gluecifer, Zeke - what a time to be young and stupid.

[@andresbarriga5305]

THE MARS VOLTA. What a time.

[@FlankinspanK]

The new album is an absolute banger start to end!

[@staffankarlsson520]

Remember mixing them live when their first album was released. Completely blown away since day one. They have some magic tracks in the trunk.

[@ganjjabarsmedium2347]

I was so stoked to see a new Hives song! My buddy thought they wouldn’t ever release a new album, and now I get to sing to him “HATE TO SAY I TOLD YA SO”

[@chippsymcstagger4571]

Tell that idiot to walk

[@phoenixgirl70]

“ALRIGHT!”

[@DrewDawkins]

A decade of Tick, Tick, Tick, then finally, BOOM!

[@maxscardanelli6185]

😂😂😂

[@KomradeKrusher]

Gotta love the fact they never abandoned the "lore" behind the band. I would love if that storyline have it turn out that "Randy Fitzsimmons" had been the good Dr. Matt Destruction all along. As at this point it's not really likely he'll ever be back regularly, but it would be a nice way of having him remain an integral part of the band.

[@MattTee1975]

Saw them about 15 or more years ago. Hands down, the BEST live band I've ever seen....and I've seen damn near everyone I wanted to live.

[@julesjones9651]

Bloody love the Hives. Seen them live 4 times now, they never disappoint!

[@nomo9344]

spot on with the RATM reference at intro of song and also the Evil Dead movie. Exactly what I was thinking. Great review, as always

[@memoryfoam2285]

They've been my favourite band since I was 11, really hope a ticket comes free so I can see them in Bristol soon!

[@magnusindridason8368]

I LOVE THIS REACTION!!! "Go on get the suits on boys!" quote of the day.

[@nnnneeeeuuuu]

hell yeah Garth Merenghi's Darkplace is so underappreciated

[@UselessHumansMusic]

…and bits of sick.

[@jamesbuchanan8633]

Why won't she be mine? I wish I was more attractive like Dagless!

[@ElementsUnknown]

That deep cut from Justin, a man of class and sophisticated taste!

[@jack08454]

I beg ya pudding? A Darkplace reference? If Wanton gets wind of this my arse is grass...and he's got a lawnmower.

[@OscarWildeBoi]

I'm excited, too! They're such a fun band and they've been away for too long. Always had a good time seeing them live and this first song definitely feels like a triumphant return. It's unmistakably the Hives and I can't wait to hear the rest of the album.

[@Kali-Yuga-Peace-Corp]

All the Scandinavian, So-called "Scandi-Rock" bands are great. Turbonegro, Hellacopters, Gluecifer, Hives and Backyard Babies. They are a mix of Garage and punk Bands from rhe 60's and 70's. With that Scandinavian Darkness Spice.

[@dino3262]

They did my all time favourite Christmas song with Cindy Lauper. Awesome to see them back!

[@janephilpott6565]

The Hives are back, Jack White's two albums last year were insanely good and Ren has become known to us - what a great 12 months of new music 😁

[@idgaming8600]

Side Note : If none of you have ever seen Garth Marenghi's Darkplace, seek it out now. Take the Mighty Boosh, add a pinch of terror and stir in some early Doctor Who effects and you have...Garth Mareghi's (dramatic pause) Darkplace.

[@Amy-Loves-You]

AHHH just listened to the theme tune to this... Bright back sooo many memories!

[@CWargh63]

“I know writers who use subtext, and they’re all cowards.” Ooh, quoting niche media tropes...feel like I'm 15 again...

[@electricden]

And FINALLY published author as well!

[@michaelryanoliver8323]

Royal Republic also has a very Hives vibe. Just a great live band.

[@mlemcq9960]

Not only do I thoroughly enjoy your podcasts for the musical education, but your costumes, fashion and wardrobe comments keep me coming back time and time again. Would love to hear you discuss your choices of costumes AND personal wardrobe (pretty sure we have the same Dries sweater).

[@moreheff]

oh got to love a LOUD GUITARS RECORDING. Sounds like it is all going in the red on the desk. Fab. Love it!!

[@zachthomas5272]

I’ve been waiting for this reaction! I’ve listened to this song non stop the past couple of days.

[@HarrisonTheGrey]

garth marenghi's darkplace being mentioned made me smile.

[@drunvert]

Good stuff. Love the garage rock and roll!

[@Jef1970]

Saw them 2 nights ago in a tiny London venue, they were fantastic - loads of sweat, energy & crowd interaction!

[@ElectricCavegurl]

OMG! JUSTIN! THANK YOU! THIS SINGLE IS 🔥! I adore The Hives. The video is fantastic too!

[@TheDacat77]

crazy laughter with out reason always gets me.

[@111RAMONES]

One of the great live bands! Saw them on their 1st couple of tours in Seattle!

[@adbrearley9030]

So glad they're back! One of my fave gigs ever is still seeing the hives as a support to the yo yo's in 2001. Played to like 100 people, performing like they were headlining Download! Awesome band

[@StacyODell]

This is awesome. I love the Hives so much! I am just going to sit here and bask in the glow of the likely misplaced idea that I may have influenced your prrrrroducer to cover this song.

[@michaelsteel4566]

I saw the Hives at T in the park around 2001 and still say it was the best live performance I've ever seen. Huge energy and Pelle strutting around swinging his mic was superb! Great tunes back then too.

[@markbrown8039]

I am not sure if you are getting too big to read your comments or not but I am absolutely loving your content...I am older and my musical upbringing was mostly punk/new wave so it is nice getting exposure to bands like the Hives that I totally missed ! Jenny deserves a raise!

[@kennybob7]

The Hives live are a revelation. Incredibly fun!

[@eweng903]

Not just The Hives who are returning to the garage rock reveal this year. The Strokes are also working on a new album.

[@TheJaxsonjack]

The strokes suck.

[@eweng903]

@@TheJaxsonjack The Strokes won a Grammy award for their music.

[@TheJaxsonjack]

@@eweng903 I get it. You like what you like. But so what that they won a Grammy? I mean, look at what shit acts are nominated year in and year out?

[@eweng903]

@@TheJaxsonjack Ozzy Osbourne won the rock album Grammy award in 2023 for Patient Number 9. Ozzy has not been nominated many times for that award before he won it this year.

[@gemmascotland899]

Yasss! First The Hives come back and now The Strokes are too 😃😃

[@lindacoy7165]

The video is 100% an Evil Dead homage. I absolutely love it ❤

[@GrannySkeksis]

Yes I love the hives! Instantly takes me back to high school every time I hear their music

[@nitro1234walll]

I love the hives ,I wasnt aware they are back with new stuff,this has made my day

[@PaulUhlir22]

This song KILLLLSSS and you got yourself a new subscriber. Fun review

[@jacquesnel8384]

Lovely knitwear ! 😂They’ve really upped the stakes ! This is in my car on the way to work tomorrow. Stellar work Justin love from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@carlosr6462]

the hives are a really cool band, I saw them live in a festival around 2012~ 2013, their sound was incredible.

[@jackpowell1809]

Saw these guys on the 12th and 14th and they were amazing!!!!!!

[@strudders2112]

We Really need the Hives atm. Sounds awesome.

[@Kim_Darkman]

The Hives is great, very happy that they're back!!Their World Wide Web - tour was awesome and brilliant idea!! Hopefully I'll finally get to experience them live!! 😎

[@davebarnett4262]

Sounds like you enjoyed it as much as I did. 11 years away and straight back into classic Hives.

[@dvpemberton]

Love The Hives. I saw them live at Leeds Festival around 20 years ago. They were absolutely brilliant! Nice to see they've still got the energy. Looking forward to this new album.

[@davidgomersall7185]

Love that you referenced "Dark Place" shortly after saying "blood, red, coppery tasting liquid"... a line worthy of the author, dreamweaver, shaman (plus actor) himself😂

[@rohanbullock6532]

You and he were… buddies, weren’t you?

[@edwardjons8684]

I love the Hives. So much energy in their performances.

[@rebeccascott2197]

Seeing the hives end of March with the wonderful Bad nerves I last saw with a little band called the darkness. Lord knows how I missed this video

[@rrrick1000]

Love them. What a band! Rock!

[@doztacos8913]

I Really enjoy the darkness and the hives. A tour together would be beautiful.

[@richiep3520]

I just commented a out the hives on an older video so I must have missed this one. The hives are smacking hard. The singer must have some serious vocal routine to hold up those screams and strains. They look like them are an absolute riot to go see. Will keep an eye on them. Looking forward too seeing you on the PTL 20th anniversary tour ❤

[@bluesteel.4424]

Dwight Yoakam. Greatest musician actor to ever grace the stage and screen

[@likepaintedkites]

i picked the wrong time to have avocado and tomato on a bagel, so had to avert my gaze during the clips. Long live Ramones 💗and Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace 📚😂

[@botchick]

I would comment, but I’m busy sprinting through the city with a small Swedish coffee cup aloft in front of me, blasting this on a boom box. BRB.

[@stemartin6671]

Saw the Hives a year ago supporting The Offspring and they were amazing.

[@seamusburke639]

Seeing them in Portland later this year! I’m not missing a Hives tour for the world!

[@chrishexx3360]

Their new songs kicks ass and the video is great.

[@intothedepthscoco]

Time to watch Cabin Fever again 😊. It gave me that vibe. ❤Hives!!!

[@voffie]

Brilliant video, great catchy song.

[@dj-kq4fz]

Love The Hives! New single is peak Hives (IMHO). Thanks Justin!

[@daveg3831]

Saw the hives many many years ago playing somewhere in london , cant remember where , but all i remember from that gig was the support band on the recieving end to a bottle or 2 or in this case thousands, felt bad for them at the time .

[@videosforthegoodlife2253]

I thought you were saying "YES" is back, and I was like, cool.

[@lornakarimjee]

Haha you took rage against the machine right out of my mouth 😂 and then I'm getting Offspring vibes! The vid is Evil dead-tastic 🙌

[@Rocksarum]

Time flies!!! It's been curious how my mind has travelled back in time when I heard Pelle's voice in this video. My fav song of them is A.K.A. I-*-*-*-*-T (though I started listening to them by 2007). It's good to see that they still preserve their own sound.👍🏻 PS: Nice poster of mighty Dan!🎸🫶🏻

[@MetalBere]

Wow, great to hear new stuff from The Hives

[@utubeb14]

The hives and scar symmetry both coming out with new albums after a decade is good to see.

[@rob8609]

Along with Hanson, The Bronx and The Darkness (of course), The Hives are by far one of the best bands I've ever seen live. How did I miss this release?!

[@gadgettv2023]

I play music. I’ve played music for 25 years. I’ve been in something like 40 bands. As long as The Hives are making music, I don’t actually need to make music. Because they do everything I want to do.

[@ShaqKoyokArt]

Awesome to know they are back! ❤

[@kellybrincks]

I forgot about The Hives until your previous video. Got me all fired up again, and than they release this banger. Darn.

[@philipjennings3490]

Great stuff. And talking of new releases from old bands, I'd be interested to hear what Justin makes of the shiny new Damned album, Darkadelic

[@TessT101]

Darkadelic is fantastic!

[@brandofhero]

Whether it’s The Darkness or this podcast, you’re a godsend, Justin!

[@ryanwalsh133]

That feeling when " Arrival" is belted out before the mighty D come on stage. Still feels the same after 15 + concerts!

[@ALaughingMan]

RIGHT!! First MCR came back, and now THE FRIGGIN HIVES MAN. I saw MCR in Brisbane a few months back, can't wait for The Hives to announce a gig here! NEXT, THE DARKNESS!?!?! Now that I'm in my 30's and missed all you guys when I was younger I'm absolutely frigging making them this time! BOGUS OPERANDI Is quite possibly one of their best songs yet!

[@rimskykorsakov2892]

Love the Hives ...They are indeed one of the best bands live.

[@sethdognaux7966]

so glad you did this!

[@patrickwhite1826]

Just saw the video. It's epically good!

[@robertcreighton4635]

I'm so excited 😊

[@greyart8]

Never expected to hear Garth Marenghi's darkplace referenced here out of all places.

[@thanksfernuthin]

DEFINITELY an Evil Dead vibe. I love this! Two of my favorite things. The Evil Dead and The Hives!

[@noddynewbold]

Hate to say was a defo highlight in me old cover band’s set in the noughties, frightening the life out of pub goers of the Home Counties back in the day. This sounds bang on message too!

[@TheSquidgal]

Justin...I am a long-time fan of the Hives. I am really excited about their new album. Speaking of Scandinavian bands, I am guessing you might be familiar with Kaizer's Orchestra but that your audience may not be. They are on indefinite hiatus for now, but are another awesome live band. It would be great to do a piece on them. They have great video material uploaded to their site here. I think Maestro is their accessable album for newcomers. Anyway, just a thought.

[@jastking]

Fookin’ LOOOVE The Hives! 🖤

[@theincredulousr]

It seems the forced period of reflection that was covid has in part given a load of bands time to come out with some awesome tunes. Notably for me - Extreme, King's X, Filter and now the Hives! All with a renewed fire it seems!

[@AshArAis]

Bogus Operandi is such a good name. Great band

[@AngusClarkGTR]

@justinhawkins you will be glad to know that I saw the hives destroy Madison Square Garden as direct support for… wait for it….. Maroon 5. It was very obvious that the hives had been forbidden to walk on the 30ft thrusts and had almost no use of the lighting truss. So they all wore white and used 4 spots plus a feature light on the drummer. Then the singer jumped off the stage and ran around in front of the thrusts. They were amazing.

[@phoenixgirl70]

That would have been a thing of beauty to watch. What a weird pairing. But was that M5 when you actually heard guitars? So many touring matches were just “oh they’re on the same label so put them together” and it makes no sense. M5 must have been shaking😅

[@RANDALL_MARS]

Brilliant song and video. 🥊🎹🎸😵‍💫

[@jayd2517]

Dear god, I've missed these guys!!!!!

[@ragman1960]

414,000…🎉..Again!!!!!😊

[@animajennation]

The Bowie movie... with the laughter: Wondering if it could be The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)? Where our hero is trying to fit in, but doesn't have things like laughter down yet? I recently watched it and was glad I did. Starting with his turquoise velvet suit, and going every which way from there, lol. Cheers!

[@KoalaJC]

ahh The Hives. Always reminds me of playing Runescape using a modem in 2003. Glad they’ve kept their sound!

[@nickcarter4006]

if you see the hives on the street you better shout “GO ON, GET THE SUITS ON BOYS!!!”

[@Owen_plays_music1049]

That single rocks hard, feels like we're back in the Tyrannosaurus Hives days !

[@sirtogii5216]

The only time sitting at home on New Years Eve was ok, was when the Hives appeared on Jools Holland's Hootenanny many years ago. Here is hoping they will show up once again in 7 month's time!

[@jameswadkins438]

Admittedly I’m not really familiar with their music but this is great!!!! If this is what they typically sound like I’m in!

[@ART----]

Ooooohhh. errrr... I had to pause this and make some "Chai".....back in a few!!! Can't wait

[@davesmythe6733]

Fantastically brilliant band