Rolling Stone — • George W. Bush Pardons Rapper John Forte Top stories from the last three days: • No Doubt Returning With Album, Tour • Hayley Williams on Campaigning for Twilight • McCartney Says Beatles iTunes Talks “Stalled” • Video: Nas on N-Word,... more info

Guardian Music — Clearly, the Hives are a bad influence. Legendary singer Cyndi Lauper has joined the Swedes for a special Yuletide single, A Christmas Duel, and let's put it this way - the song isn't dainty."I bought no gift this year," singer Pelle Almqvist begins,... more info

Rolling Stone — Hoping to rescue fans from another seasonal onslaught of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and “Jingle Bells,” the Hives have teamed up with Cyndi Lauper on a new Christmas track entitled “A Christmas Duel.” “Growing up, it was only ‘O... more info

Stereogum — When we joked about the Hives having one fan left, we were proven wrong: They have at least a dozen. (Just kidding, Hives fan.) Cyndi Lauper is apparently fond of the Swedish garage crew -- she's teams up with them for a "Fairytale Of New York"-styl... more info

Rock Sellout — As mentioned earlier, The Hives are doing a Christmas duet/duel with the fabulous Cyndi Lauper. And now you can finally have a listen! What’s your verdict? Personally I think it’s great. Here are the lyrics for those of you who want to belt alon... more info

Paste Magazine — The Hives and Cyndi Lauper have collaborated on a new holiday tune entitled "A Christmas Duel." The single is set to be released by The Orchard on Dec. 1 (UK) and Dec. 2 (U.S.). It will also be available on the Hives website over Thanksgiving wee... more info

The Red Radio — Yep, you read that right. The Hives did a little duet with Cyndi Lauper for an upcoming Christmas song. Full details are on the way. Something to get us all in the mood for the holidays? The pairing is so... more info

The Red Radio — Yep, you read that right. The Hives did a little duet with Cyndi Lauper for an upcoming Christmas song. Full details are on the way. Something to get us all in the mood for the holidays? The pairing is so... more info

Kerrang! — The Hives have recorded a Christmas single with 80s icon Cyndi Lauper. "It may sound weird and come as a surprise to some, but we had to,” reads an official statement from the Swedish garage rockers. “It came to us. It landed in our lap ... more info

LAUPER and the rock band oddly collaborate for new free festive song A Christmas Duel more info