The Hives have announced they have collaborated with singer Cyndi Lauper on a forthcoming Christmas track.

The song, ‘A Christmas Duel‘, will be released as a free download on November 28 and will also be made available for purchase on December 2nd.

In a post on their website, The Hives wrote: “The Hives have recorded a Christmas tune that might be out in time for the Holidays. The song is waiting to be mixed but people who have heard it are raving about the greatness of the track.

The song is a duett with Cyndi Lauper and we can hear her and Howlin´ singing their hearts out for Christmas time.”