The Hives are Swedish rock band that emerged in the US and UK in the early 2000s. They formed in 1993, and released their debut recording, Oh Lord! When? How in 1995. Soon after, they began touring in the US and finally, released their breakthrough album, Veni, Vidi, Vicious. The LP included the singles "Main Offender" and "Hate to Say I Told You So". This was followed by extensive touring, as well as the re-release of previous recordings.