Vigilante Carlstroem

Mikael Karlsson (born 30 October 1978), better known by his stage name Vigilante Carlstroem, is the rhythm guitarist of the critically acclaimed Swedish garage rock band The Hives.

Vigilante Carlstroem
Vigilante Carlstroem in 2007
Background information
Birth nameMikael Karlsson
Also known asPig Champion, Jr.
Born (1978-10-30) 30 October 1978 Fagersta, Sweden
GenresAlternative rock, garage punk, garage rock revival
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, backing vocals
Years active1989 – present
LabelsA&M/Octone, Interscope, Epitaph Records
Associated actsThe Hives
WebsiteThe Hives Broadcastingservice

Biography

Vigilante started playing guitar at the age of ten and was influenced by bands such as Sex Pistols, Dead Kennedys and local Swedish punk bands. Vigilante usually plays Epiphone Coronet guitars and uses Divided by 13 and Fender amplifiers.

Vigilante helped to form The Hives in 1993. An early stage name of his, Barely Legal, was used as the title of their debut LP in 1997. He has been a member of said band ever since.

Vigilante has contributed to the album Ge Fan I Våra Vatten (Don't fucking touch our waters), which is a record made by Swedish musicians as a means to raise funds for the protection of fish in Swedish waters.[1]

Discography

In The Hives
Main article: The Hives discography

In The Dragtones
  • Drag (2012)

References
  1. Vigilante Carlstroem Solo Album Debut Full Commercial on YouTube (retrieved November 2, 2008)
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