The Hives have shared the celebratory new single ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’ – check it out below.
It serves as the title track from their upcoming seventh album, ‘The Hives Forever Forever The Hives’, which is set for release on August 29. You can visit here to pre-order.
The song follows previous previews of the album in ‘Enough Is Enough’, ‘Paint A Picture’ and ‘Legalize Living’, with the band describing the new track as “a celebration of all things Hives”.
“We wanted to end the record with a feeling of release and relief. Finally realising that we made something that will last forever,” they said. “A rare occasion for us to quickly glance over our shoulder before moving forward. Like a marathon winner seeing who is coming in second. We say The Hives Forever, you say Forever The Hives. That’s all it takes.
“This is the rock music, this is the classical music, this is forever.”
The upcoming record marks the follow-up to 2023’s ‘The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons’, which itself was the Swedish indie icons’ first LP in 11 years. The members announced the record via a livestream from Mexico City, and also hailed it as “a new record so full of energy, joy, anger and life that you will be questioning reality as you have known it”.
Speaking to NME about the album this spring, the frontman said: “The Hives are back again: faster than expected and better than ever. I really think this album is my favourite Hives album.
“After 30 years of being a band, we’re at the peak of our powers. That doesn’t happen a lot. I’ve studied rock history and it’s super rare. Judge for yourselves, but I’m assuming you’re going to agree.”
He also explained why ‘Enough Is Enough’ was chosen as the lead single, adding: “I think ‘Enough Is Enough’ got picked as a single really early when there were demos because our manager thought it would sell concert tickets.
“They wanted to release that first because it’s got a big riff and it’s a perfect tempo for a crowd to jump up and down. It got picked so early when the other songs weren’t done, but I really like how it starts: ‘Everyone’s a little fucking bitch…’ That’s as close to political commentary as you’re gonna get! Basically, ‘Fuck both sides. ’”
Later this year, The Hives are set to embark on a UK and European tour, which kicks off in Oslo this October, and includes stops at OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Aviva Studios in Manchester and Alexandra Palace in London. Visit here for remaining tickets and more information.
The band also recently announced a run of intimate album release shows across the UK. You can check out a list of dates and venues here, and visit here for tickets.
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