Garage rock emissaries The Hives announced the impending release of their holiday duet with 80s icon Cyndi Lauper. Before its unveiling on digital retailers December 2nd (12/01 in the UK), the appropriately-titled A Christmas Duel will be made available as a free download via The Hives website throughout Thanksgiving weekend Friday, November 28th to Sunday, November 30th. But you dont have to wait until then to hear it. Last Friday the track leaked to YouTube, where The Orchard is currently offering up a streaming preview to whet appetites before the songs release.