The Hives heat up The Wiltern

Related topics The HivesThe WilternLos AngelesLive MusicLex Hives Rating for The Hives at The Wiltern 5 Advertisement The energy at The Wiltern on Friday night in Los Angeles was altogether magnetic as a large crowd amassed and anxiously awaited the performance of prodiguous Swedish rock band The Hives. Vivacious cheers erupted as the band’s backdrop descended revealing a giant image of lead singer Howlin' Pelle Almqvist as a domineering puppet master. Clad in matching black and white tuxedos, the five musicians exploded onstage and kicked off the night with “Come On!”, the first track off The Hives’ fantastic new album Lex Hives. The band kept the excitement high with an upbeat rendition of...