Arctic Monkeys are hailed by The Hives as "The only genuinely good popular band"

In a recent interview with NME, Howlin' Pelle Almqvist, the singer of The Hives, counted himself among the legions of Arctic Monkeys' fans. He enthusiastically hailed the English rockers as "the only truly exceptional popular band" in contemporary times, a feat not easily achieved.

The admiration from The Hives comes after their support for Arctic Monkeys during a recent UK tour, signifying a full circle moment for both bands. Interestingly, Almqvist disclosed that the English rockers drew inspiration from his band and The Strokes during their early days, and they had previously toured together a decade ago before The Hives went on hiatus.

The praise for Arctic Monkeys doesn't end with The Hives; other artists, such as Damon Albarn, have also lauded Alex Turner and his band as "the last great guitar band."

Watch The Hives' NME interview, with their comments on Arctic Monkeys starting around the 2:30 mark.

Arctic Monkeys are set to embark on a series of shows in the United States next month, supporting their latest album, The Car. Grab your tickets here. Meanwhile, The Hives have their own headline performances lined up across the world for the rest of 2023, promoting their recently released LP, The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons. Secure your tickets for their upcoming gigs here.