The Hives release new single ‘Countdown to Shutdown’

The Hives have released their newest single ‘Countdown to Shutdown’. Watch the video, directed by SNASK, below.

It is the second taste of the Swedish band’s upcoming album ‘The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons’, which comes out on 11st August via FUGA. The previous single was ‘Bogus Operandi’.

Speaking about ‘Countdown to Shutdown’, vocalist Pelle Almqvist has said, “The countdown to the financial collapse? The countdown to the weekend bender you’ve been waiting for? The countdown to your favourite sports competition? The Hives have you covered with Countdown To Shutdown. A versatile banger for all your summer rock needs. Approximately 37% more effective than the closest competitor and sure to help your Q2 and Q3 results. Buy now and watch the stock rise!”

The band are currently in the middle of a UK and European tour supporting Arctic Monkeys, including three dates at Emirates Stadium in London on 16th, 17th and 18th June. They will play a string of European headline shows in August, before heading to North America at the end of October.

‘The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons’ will be garage rockers’ sixth studio album.