The Hives Announce New Album and World Tour Dates: A Return to Rock Supremacy

The Swedish rock sensation, The Hives, has made a triumphant return to the music scene with the announcement of their seventh studio album, “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives”, set to release on August 29, 2025, via Play It Again Sam. This highly anticipated album is co-produced by Mike D of the Beastie Boys and features contributions from Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. The band has also unveiled a world tour that will take them across multiple continents, starting in Australia on July 17 and culminating in Stockholm on December 6.

New Album: “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives”

• Release Date: August 29, 2025
• Label: Play It Again Sam
• Producers: Pelle Gunnerfeldt and Mike D
• Contributors: Josh Homme
• Tracklist:
  1. (Introduction)
  2. Enough Is Enough
  3. Hooray Hooray Hooray
  4. Bad Call
  5. Paint A Picture
  6. O.C.D.O.D
  7. Legalize Living
  8. (Interlude)
  9. Roll Out The Red Carpet
  10. Born A Rebel
  11. They Can’t Hear The Music
  12. Path Of Most Resistance
  13. The Hives Forever Forever The Hives

The album promises to be a dynamic collection of 13 tracks, each crafted to stand out as a single, reflecting the band’s ambition to create a record full of energetic and distinct songs. Frontman Pelle Almqvist describes it as a “new record so full of energy, joy, anger, and life that you will be questioning reality as you have known it”.

Lead Single: “Enough Is Enough”

The lead single, “Enough Is Enough”, has already been released, accompanied by a dynamic music video shot in Bucharest and directed by Eik Kockum. The track embodies the band’s signature raw and powerful rock ‘n’ roll style, with lyrics that tackle themes of defiance and rebellion13.

World Tour 2025

The Hives’ extensive world tour will cover Asia, Oceania, North America, Europe, and the UK. Here are some key dates:

• April 12: New York, NY – Rough Trade / Indieplaza
• July 17: Fremantle, WA – Metropolis Freo
• July 19: Melbourne, VIC – Forum
• July 22-23: Sydney, NSW – Enmore Theatre
• July 24: Brisbane, QLD – Fortitude Music Hall
• July 26: Yuzawa, JP – Fuji Rock
• September 8: Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
• September 16: Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom
• October 29: Milan, IT – Alcatraz
• November 29: London, UK – Alexandra Palace
• December 6: Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena

Tickets for the tour go on sale on Friday, April 11, at 10 a.m. local time.

Conclusion

The Hives’ return with “The Hives Forever Forever The Hives” marks a significant moment in their career, showcasing their enduring energy and creativity. With a world tour that promises to deliver their signature explosive live performances, fans around the globe are eagerly anticipating the chance to experience The Hives at their best.

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