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.