It would of been! If the hives brand of frenitic but tepid garage rock didn't then get completely overwritten with perhaps the best f'u lighting reveal I've seen on an awards show! Then the vines made the hives look like silly euro [ ]'s in daft matching suits ... Plus it's simple! The hives were the support, the vines headlined!
The Hives was the best concert I’ve ever seen. I actually met Howlin’ Pelle and his brother Nicholaus Arson and they were both very genuine and fun to talk to.
Honestly, I liked both bands. While it's a competition I think both bands did well, although the hives are notoriously great at live performances so the vines had a lot to compete against.
The Hives were the most developed and polished of all THE bands pre dating the Stripes, Strokes, and Vines. Their demo in 1994 and 1st album in 1997. A punk band those years.
I was there. At the time I was sharing an apartment in Donnybrook, Dublin with my business partner and his girlfriend Lorraine (who happened to be Bono’s niece). We were going to be in New York anyway for work and, because Lorraine’s uncle didn’t fancy going to the VMAs that year, he offered us his tickets. We picked them up from the Viacom offices in Manhattan and went on to have a very strange but fun evening at Radio City Music Hall!
I’m so glad I saw this video. I just recently heard both of these songs recently on two completely separate occasions and have been obsessed with both of them. It’s so crazy to me that this happened
That's funny, The Vines and The Strokes are my two favourite bands, if they both played that would've been awesome. But they're right on the different style of music thing, plus The Vines don't sound too great here...
sufferationist you obviously don't know nirvana. Go listen to tourretes and then come back here. Nirvana played live like the vines did here all the time. Kurt Cobain got bored of the songs and started singing them like a maniac.
I’m a huge, maybe the biggest Hives fan; Craig Nicholls has Aspergers and made it through “Get Free” on a huge stage, and no one gives him props. I’m certainly a Pelle, but Craigs deserve a fuckton of respect.
when you judge look from all aspects its a live performance so look at the song quality and presentaion my logical vote is the hives they sound amazing and their performance is high energy no smoke machine no smoking lights all them and thats why thier the greatest live band of thier time
I watched this live, and I can say with complete honesty that I did exactly as Howlin' Pelle said. Dude said, "I know you want us to play more, but that's all the time we have, so you can turn off now"-I agreed, and I complied with his request out of respect.
"I know you want us to play more, but that's all the time we have so you can turn off now!" Howlin' Pelle Almqvist is the greatest frontman of all time.
@@MrLordstarboy Yeah. Or The Hives would have crushed both of them. I remember watching this live on TV and I felt so sorry about The Vines, their attitude looked so staged. The Strokes were always mere "Fashion Rock".
@@MrLordstarboy The Strokes were asked to be the center stage band in this MTV battle of the Bands with the Hives and Vines on either side but said they wanted no part of a "battle of the bands". I've seen The Hives and The Strokes both at the same small venue in Chicago (Metro) and although I prefer the Strokes musically from a strictly live performance standpoint The Hives win this one. They are amazing live. Strokes are great live too but Howling Pete is one of the best frontmen I've seen.
Hives are like "were the best, the vines suck." And then Craig Nichols comes on, sings like a maniac and trashes the place like the true Aussie rocker he is.
It just makes no sense to tear down either of these bands...their respective music and style makes it an event to watch either band. Saw the Hives as an opener a few years back (think it was for Maroon 5) at Staples Center in LA and they rocked it hard. Glad I was able to find music from each on youtube.
The Vines first two albumbs rock!! but the Hives albums Are awesome aswell..Both are great at amping you up....Hives have held it together longer then the vines so my hats off to them!
"I know you want us to play more but that's all the time we have so you can turn off now!" Haha. Gotta love Pelle. It's his 32nd birthday today by the way. Happy Birthday Pelle!
The Hives are great performers. They are entertaining and super funny. It's hard to compete against their showmanship. The Vines don't seem to care about the audience. The singer, Craig Nicholls, just goes with his mood. The Hives own the stage, but I prefer The Vines' songs in general. There is much more creativity and variation in their music. Sadly, most people only know "Get Free," which is indeed a good rock song but not their best in my opinion.
@@doomdayzero Thanks haha! I guess my channel betrayed my bias towards The Vines. 😅 The Hives absolutely earned my respect but The Vines earned my heart. I like The Hives with my eyes but I like The Vines with my soul. I think both are good for different reasons. There shouldn't have been a "battle" in the first place. The Hives are more professional, more reliable as a band to deliver an exciting live show. The Vines had a lot of problems as a band but Craig Nicholls is one of a kind and the songs do stand out.
I'm an Aussie but The Hives are one of the best live rock acts in the world, still today. The Vines, love them, and this isn't a bad performance, but Craig is not a great singer live. Some of the time he's not even singing the lyrics right or at all, he's just spewing whatever comes out of his mouth at different pitches or even just slurring or screaming.
elemileTLDR .... 13 years since this video was put on TH-cam but this was from the 2000 or 2001 MTV VMAs, so basically 20 years ....I can’t believe it either
this is when I got totally hooked on the Hives. I liked the music already, but Man I've never seen such a decisive battle of the bands, no contest. And the Vines did a great performance too, but it's basically The Hives vs your brother's high school talent show band
The Hives went up there with no light show, no smoke machine, and with out their biggest song at the time (hate to say i told you so.), and still fucking destroyed them.
Why in the world did the Vines agree to battle The Hives?! The Hives are one of the greatest live bands of all time. When you see the Vines come one the lead singer is trying so hard to amp up his boring song with his contrived screaming. Zero personality where The Hives just ooze personality and stage presence. Oh cool, look, the Vines start thrashing their equipment after the song. Wow, that's original. Maybe it's a tantrum cause they know they got destroyed by The Hives.
+connectpoliticditto There is no comparisons both sounds coming from different worlds, no comparison! you are a fool! This isn't a pokemon battle it's music
![Rig Rundown: The Hives [2021]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/wqHodk4RBrk/mqdefault.jpg)
I'm pretty sure that "I know you want us to play more; but that's all the time, so you can turn off now." is the greatest mic-drop of all time
but why the fuck they didn't play Hate to say i told You so?
@@U2bplayer22 coz main offender was their single at the time
@@burningjdm but can You imagine if they play "hate to say..." omg🤘🏻 it would be one of the best rock moments ever
It would of been! If the hives brand of frenitic but tepid garage rock didn't then get completely overwritten with perhaps the best f'u lighting reveal I've seen on an awards show! Then the vines made the hives look like silly euro [ ]'s in daft matching suits ...
Plus it's simple! The hives were the support, the vines headlined!
@@jarrodcross1482 agreed. The Vines blew the Hives out of the water.
The 2002 VMAs were the last one worth watching.
R.I.P. mtv
The transition from the hives to the vines was brilliant
I remember watching this on MTV a million years ago like it was yesterday... my youth!
I watched this when it aired, thanks for posting. BEST LIVE PERFORMANCES EVER!!!!!!
This performance of Get Free was incredible, but no one can compete against The Hives live. It's just unfair.
PELLE "I know you want us to play more, but that's all the time we have so you can turn off now!!!" (drops mic like a boss).KILLED IT !!!
+Jhon Ch And that's when 15 year old me fell in love with The Band
it's really cringey. their music is average at best.
For Your Consideration
Incorrect, the hives are law and you are crime.
And then all of sudden a bigger stage comes Into the screen, ABS then o start to listen a guitar riff that changes my life
If you've ever been in a band you'll know these guys probably love each other.
Why compare them; they're both great.
The Hives was the best concert I’ve ever seen. I actually met Howlin’ Pelle and his brother Nicholaus Arson and they were both very genuine and fun to talk to.
I saw the Hives in Sweden before theyy were famous
two great bands, two different bands, both AMAZINGLY crazy in concerts.
both bands are great!! Seen both live, and both have great energy while performing, that's the most important!! Hell Yeah!
I think I'm the only guy here that likes The Vines better
no, I'm with you.
I love vines more too
The Vines was way better
Yeah I really like The Vines
How about loving both? Both are great in their own way, aren't they?
I think these are some of the greatest performances both of these bands have ever done
I'm glad to see that somebody really learned "rock'n roll".
All these guys, Hives & Vines have my congratulations. And my thanks !
The Hives are Law.
I am the Crime.
So I turn myself in
to Rock n' Roll.
Honestly, I liked both bands. While it's a competition I think both bands did well, although the hives are notoriously great at live performances so the vines had a lot to compete against.
The Hives were the most developed and polished of all THE bands pre dating the Stripes, Strokes, and Vines. Their demo in 1994 and 1st album in 1997. A punk band those years.
The Hives rocked in this gig
The Hives were obviously excellent, and The Vines did give out one of their best performances of "Get Free".
I was there. At the time I was sharing an apartment in Donnybrook, Dublin with my business partner and his girlfriend Lorraine (who happened to be Bono’s niece). We were going to be in New York anyway for work and, because Lorraine’s uncle didn’t fancy going to the VMAs that year, he offered us his tickets. We picked them up from the Viacom offices in Manhattan and went on to have a very strange but fun evening at Radio City Music Hall!
i've seen them live twice, and it was really really great! if u ever have the chance to see them, don't hesitate! i just adore this great band
Which one dickhead?
I’m so glad I saw this video. I just recently heard both of these songs recently on two completely separate occasions and have been obsessed with both of them. It’s so crazy to me that this happened
apparently the strokes were gonna be on this but chose not too because they felt they did a different Kind of music than these guys. Wise decision.
That's funny, The Vines and The Strokes are my two favourite bands, if they both played that would've been awesome. But they're right on the different style of music thing, plus The Vines don't sound too great here...
No, it was a stupid decision. It would have perfectly capture a moment in time that they were part of.
I love all 3 Bands. The Strokes were arguably the most successful.
miss this 2000s garage rock style :(
If I had a band jump out of my imagination and come to life, it would be The Hives. They are so perfect and I love them so much.
They are so animated, i love it
The fact they gave the Hives the little side stage and they blew the Vines away says all you need to know
I remember this when it aired, lol!
Mick Jagger vs Nirvana :v
+Pili Peluso more like Mick Jagger vs Nirvana on the bad acid. No competition in terms of performance here; The Hives won this shit
Some really, really bad acid...
sufferationist you obviously don't know nirvana. Go listen to tourretes and then come back here. Nirvana played live like the vines did here all the time. Kurt Cobain got bored of the songs and started singing them like a maniac.
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Basically
i would love to see the hives in concert!!! they always look so energized and would get the crowd into it
This video is all about the hives. they owned the stage not only here, everywhere. They still are one of the best live bands of the world.
Most definitely
One of these bands had a brilliant career ahead of them.
my all time favorite vma. was introduced to these bands this night. and fallon's opening stands the test of time.
vines get free is our classic, but hives must be the best band performing on stage
También the strokes son bastante buenos
I’m a huge, maybe the biggest Hives fan; Craig Nicholls has Aspergers and made it through “Get Free” on a huge stage, and no one gives him props. I’m certainly a Pelle, but Craigs deserve a fuckton of respect.
Watched this year's ago when it first came out...safe to say the hives were one of the best performers ever!
I thought so too.
These are no joke some of the best live performances I’ve ever seen
love so much the "we are number one" vibe from the hives. But I remember being so addicted on the Vines at the time. Such pretty and strong lyrics
hate me all you want but i do, and always have, love both bands.
+Pints of Guinness oh hell yea , I love em both too ! did ya know that the hives are rated the best show band , in the world !/// no shit !
+dave lesney A fair rating. I couldn't hear for the next day. That sucked, but the show was totally worth it
Me too
Likewise
Awesome performance by both bands. Craig from the vines was killing me with that screaming lol and the guitar into the drummers leg...rofl. Good show.
was he intentionally trying to attack Hamish? lol
One of the greatest mic drops of all time!
Both bands rocked, love hearing them both!
really? wow, that made my night!! the hives are easily one of my faves.
when you judge look from all aspects its a live performance so look at the song quality and presentaion my logical vote is the hives they sound amazing and their performance is high energy no smoke machine no smoking lights all them and thats why thier the greatest live band of thier time
Wow. Mick Jagger still looks so young...
I never get to the part with The Vines. Pelle says turn it off and I do.
I watched this live, and I can say with complete honesty that I did exactly as Howlin' Pelle said. Dude said, "I know you want us to play more, but that's all the time we have, so you can turn off now"-I agreed, and I complied with his request out of respect.
You don't get punk rock
@@fede018 Neither do you, since The Vines are garage-rock/alt. rock.
@@mattmcsherry761 I know, I said their *performance* was punk rock, what with the out of tune guitars, the screaming and the instrument smashing.
"I know you want us to play more, but that's all the time we have so you can turn off now!" Howlin' Pelle Almqvist is the greatest frontman of all time.
The Strokes would have ruined either of these bands.
@@MrLordstarboy what do you mean?
@@MrLordstarboy Yeah. Or The Hives would have crushed both of them. I remember watching this live on TV and I felt so sorry about The Vines, their attitude looked so staged. The Strokes were always mere "Fashion Rock".
@@redacted2275 Agree to disagree.
@@MrLordstarboy The Strokes were asked to be the center stage band in this MTV battle of the Bands with the Hives and Vines on either side but said they wanted no part of a "battle of the bands". I've seen The Hives and The Strokes both at the same small venue in Chicago (Metro) and although I prefer the Strokes musically from a strictly live performance standpoint The Hives win this one. They are amazing live. Strokes are great live too but Howling Pete is one of the best frontmen I've seen.
Hives are like "were the best, the vines suck." And then Craig Nichols comes on, sings like a maniac and trashes the place like the true Aussie rocker he is.
That feedback at the start of Get Free is the best part of either perfmances
Mike jagger vs Kurt Kobain
Mick?
Recently discovered both of these bands and loved both and I'm just now finding this
The hives are an alternative punk band, and one of the greatest live bands on the face of the planet. Hives are law.
It just makes no sense to tear down either of these bands...their respective music and style makes it an event to watch either band. Saw the Hives as an opener a few years back (think it was for Maroon 5) at Staples Center in LA and they rocked it hard. Glad I was able to find music from each on youtube.
Maroon 5 should be opening for The Hives
The Hives take it. No contest really. More showmanship, great moves, sounded better and they totally killed it.
I know I am 13 years too late bit you should've watched the david letterman performance of get free, both of them are good bands though.
Bubble gum pop will never beat uncontrolled Rock and roll
Fake Europop.
THE HIVES VS THE VINES IS LIKE BUSH VS SILVERCHAIR ( EUROPE VS AUSTRALIA ) REALLY GOOD ROCK BANDS ALWAYS LOVE TO COMPETE.
2:51 listen to that riff !!! that's where the 'fight' is over
Yeah!!! Craig's strato sounds amazing, and the chaotic ending was great.
Considering the Hives are still out here doing it, we found our winner near 20 years later.
Una gran epoca de excelentes bandas viva el rock!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤
Tienes toda la razón hermano se extrañan esas hermosas épocas:)
two great bandss yeah yeah lord,.
craigg say thnxxxx
That was so freaking intense! There may as well have been lightning buzzing off the stage! HIVES!!
I totally agree 100%! "That was so freaking intense! There may as well have been lightning buzzing off the stage!" VINES!!
The best performances of the entire show!
Both are great bands for me, but they can't really be compared, I think.
the girl in the start is kristen Dunst???
Yes! She is.
it's your aunt
Ahí Vamos gracias, +Yoshiki Amade what?
😍💔two fckng great albums back then *sigh*
I hate to break it to you, guys, but both The Hives and The Vines are awesome bands.
Even with the massive stage difference, the Hives still owned the show. Gotta love 'em.
The Vines first two albumbs rock!!
but the Hives albums Are awesome aswell..Both are great at amping you up....Hives have held it together longer then the vines so my hats off to them!
This will forever be legendary
the hives are so cool!
they're true musicians.
Both great performances in their own right :D
"I know you want us to play more but that's all the time we have so you can turn off now!" Haha. Gotta love Pelle.
It's his 32nd birthday today by the way. Happy Birthday Pelle!
Happy belated 32nd birthday.
crazy swedes vs demential aussies
I love the vines, he channels Kurt cobain like a champ
That Hives performance can show you what 40 million dollars feels like.
The greatest match between Sweden and Australia ever recorded.
I can't even come up with an idiom to express how difficult it is to choose one of the two
The Vines
The Hives are great performers. They are entertaining and super funny. It's hard to compete against their showmanship. The Vines don't seem to care about the audience. The singer, Craig Nicholls, just goes with his mood. The Hives own the stage, but I prefer The Vines' songs in general. There is much more creativity and variation in their music. Sadly, most people only know "Get Free," which is indeed a good rock song but not their best in my opinion.
youre so right, btw loved your channel
@@doomdayzero Thanks haha! I guess my channel betrayed my bias towards The Vines. 😅 The Hives absolutely earned my respect but The Vines earned my heart. I like The Hives with my eyes but I like The Vines with my soul. I think both are good for different reasons. There shouldn't have been a "battle" in the first place. The Hives are more professional, more reliable as a band to deliver an exciting live show. The Vines had a lot of problems as a band but Craig Nicholls is one of a kind and the songs do stand out.
true@@spaceship1969
The Hives are victors.
No way, comrade.
Tyler Durden I agree
@@armadill00 Hives WIN
for sure.
Yes. They have definitely won.
Seriously one of the best Get Frees ever
It's like Rolling Stones vs Nirvana
I'm an Aussie but The Hives are one of the best live rock acts in the world, still today.
The Vines, love them, and this isn't a bad performance, but Craig is not a great singer live.
Some of the time he's not even singing the lyrics right or at all, he's just spewing whatever comes out of his mouth at different pitches or even just slurring or screaming.
Even with a little stage, The Hives kicked ass that night. Who was that band who played on the bigger stage? Hahaha!
Nana なな No bro, hives kick the vines ass, so you shut the fuck up
13 years already. my god.
elemileTLDR .... 13 years since this video was put on TH-cam but this was from the 2000 or 2001 MTV VMAs, so basically 20 years ....I can’t believe it either
you can never turn down the challenge to do your best jagger.
Imagine if the Vines had to play any other of their songs. They'd be so fucked 😂
12 years after this they are STILL the greatest live band on the planet. No one can, or will ever match The Hives. Proper band!
bubble gum pop at its best lol
Both great diferent and great performances.
this is when I got totally hooked on the Hives. I liked the music already, but Man I've never seen such a decisive battle of the bands, no contest. And the Vines did a great performance too, but it's basically The Hives vs your brother's high school talent show band
Supposedly this one was to feature The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Hives and The Vines.
ZarathrustaTate we only exist bc that never occurred
The white stripes has already performed on mtv movie awards earlier that year
the hives are so superiors
all of the hives over expression. the vines more calm but still amazing!!
The Hives went up there with no light show, no smoke machine, and with out their biggest song at the time (hate to say i told you so.), and still fucking destroyed them.
Are you fucking kidding? The vines were newcomers,especially for national TV. AND CRAIG HAD FUCKING ASPERGER SYNDROME.
I feel like It’s Always Sunny missed a golden opportunity to have The Vines on as McPoyles.
The Hives are so far superior to The Vines, it's almost tragic. One of the best live rock bands in the world.
@OPRESSERUS
It's the hiveS...how'd they mess up? Too much energy for you?
Craig has nothing to do against a man who is called Howlin' Pelle
they were like two hurracanes colliding
Can't get enough of those crazy Hives concerts haha
The HIves won and it wasn't close.
Love me some Hives but The Vines fucking ruined them on this particular evening.
+Dik Nasty just love em both and you're good to go
The Vines won, clearly :P
@@redherronrecords all subjective.....but HIVES win easy
Imagine seeing one kick-ass preformence after another in this kind of fashion. I'd be knocked out.
Seriously that one thinks he's Mick Jagger lol and the other guy thinks he's Kurt Cobain!
Why in the world did the Vines agree to battle The Hives?! The Hives are one of the greatest live bands of all time. When you see the Vines come one the lead singer is trying so hard to amp up his boring song with his contrived screaming. Zero personality where The Hives just ooze personality and stage presence. Oh cool, look, the Vines start thrashing their equipment after the song. Wow, that's original. Maybe it's a tantrum cause they know they got destroyed by The Hives.
+connectpoliticditto no, just no
+fukk tyler yes just yes
+connectpoliticditto There is no comparisons both sounds coming from different worlds, no comparison! you are a fool! This isn't a pokemon battle it's music
Literally everything you said in incorrect judgement was forceful hatred made up of assumptions
vines vines vines