Hives Return To Get Tarred & Feathered

Roll over Beethoven and tell Howlin' Pelle the news...

By Blurt Staff

The Hives are back and have completed what they are calling "a surprise EP release for the fans" titled Tarred and Feathered." It's three choice cover songs and recorded live to tape:

*"Civilization's Dying" by the Zero Boys (legendary Indiana hardcore band; read the Blurt interview with the Zero Boys right here)

*"Early Morning Wake Up Call" by Flash and the Pan (equally legendary Aussie group that featured producers Vanda and Young)

*"Nasty Secretary" by Joy Ryder & Avis Davis

It's going to be released digitally worldwide on July 2^nd and then a 7 inch version will be released on July 9^th.  Fans can go to www.thehivesbroadcastingservice.com and sign up for the mailing list to receive a free song download from the EP. 

Meanwhile, the Hives kick off a European tour this weekend (no US dates yet) - see the itinerary below.  

Tour Dates:

Jun 25 - Hard Rock Calling Festival  - London, UK
Jun 26 - Askena Rock Festival - Vitoria-Gasteiz, ES
Jul 02 - Peace & Love Festival - Borlänge, SE
Jul 03 - Festival Eurockéennes Territoire de Musiques - Belfort, FR
Jul 04 - Heineken Open'er Festival - Gdynia, PL
Jul 08 - Hultsfredsfestivalen 2010 - Hultsfred, SE
Jul 31 - Putte i parken Festival - Karlskoga, SE
Aug 11 - Sziget Fest - Budapest, HU
Aug 13 - Rocco del Schlacko Festival - Püttlingen/Saarbrücken, DE
Aug 14 - Open Flair Festival - Eschwege, DE
Aug 15 - Taubertal Festival - Rothenburg, DE
Aug 27 - Open Air Festival - Zurich, DE