single · September 3, 2001
Main Offender
Burning Heart Records/EpitaphSee this day
garage rockpunkindie rock
This 2001 single, released between the studio albums "La Sexorcisto: Devil in Our Throttle" and "Veni Vidi Vicious," showcases the raw, unadulterated energy that defined The Hives' early sound. It predates their wider commercial success but captures the incendiary live reputation that fueled it.
- "Main Offender" was released on September 3, 2001, by Burning Heart Records in Sweden and Epitaph Records internationally.
- The single features the B-side "Chicken Kill," another track that highlights the band's distinctive raw and aggressive sound.
- While not as widely charting as singles from "Veni Vidi Vicious," "Main Offender" became a staple of The Hives' live sets, demonstrating their growing international appeal in the garage rock revival scene.
The Hives are a Swedish garage rock band known for their energetic live shows and matching suits. Formed in 1993, they built a cult following before breaking through internationally in the early 2000s. "Main Offender" arrived as the band was solidifying their global reputation, following their 2000 breakthrough album "Veni Vidi Vicious."
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