Swedish garage-rockers, The Hives are roaring to life with their latest single, “Bogus Operandi.” The new track serves as the lead single off of the forthcoming album The Death of Randy Fitzsimmons, expected August 11th. As a whole, the track is wild and untamed. With explosive riffs and efficient hooks, The Hives dishes raw energy from start to finish. However, the classic elements that have become the band’s signature are given a noticeably darker twist. Heavy and sustained chords drone from an electric guitar, setting an almost sinister tone before ushering in a feisty main riff. The Hives relentlessly churn out hook after hook from here on out with a steadfast punk sensibility. Repetition is the key to retention, and The Hives seem to know this well. The vocal phrasing is short and swe...