An ARTE Concert live capture, this video documents The Hives at Hellfest Open Air 2026 in Clisson. True to their black-and-white suits, the Swedes from Örebro turn the French festival’s main stage into explosive garage-rock territory, led by a hyperactive Pelle Almqvist, undisputed master of the crowd-baiting monologue. The full concert runs on the wiry anthems that built the band’s reputation since « Your New Favourite Band », from « Hate to Say I Told You So » to « Tick Tick Boom », boosted by newer material from The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons and its follow-up. Sharp riffs, fast tempos, theatrical staging: The Hives remain one of garage rock’s most effective live machines. Filmed in high definition by the Franco-German broadcaster, this live archive conveys the humour and energy of one of the most festive filmed live concerts of Hellfest’s 2026 edition. The full concert captures the Swedish quintet at its live best before a packed French crowd.
Personnel & credits
- Pelle Almqvist — chant
- Nicholaus Arson — guitare
- Vigilante Carlstroem — guitare
- The Johan and Only — basse
- Chris Dangerous — batterie
