| Vigilante Carlstroem | |
| Background: | solo_singer |
| Birth Name: | Mikael Karlsson Åström |
| Alias: | Pig Champion, Jr. |
| Birth Date: | 30 October 1978 |
| Birth Place: | Fagersta, Sweden |
| Genre: | Alternative rock, garage punk, garage rock revival |
| Occupation: | Musician, songwriter |
| Years Active: | 1989–present |
| Instrument: | Guitar, backing vocals |
| Label: | A&M Octone, Interscope, Epitaph |
| Associated Acts: | The Hives |
Mikael Karlsson Åström (born 30 October 1978), better known by his stage name Vigilante Carlstroem, is the rhythm guitarist of the Swedish garage rock band The Hives.
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]
See main article: The Hives discography.