Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Fresh from sharing the stage with Iron Maiden in the the UK and standing at the cusp of what is promising to be their boldest creative chapter yet, Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing); Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing); Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing); and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing) — are pleased to unveil their third full-length album, “HUN”, out now via BETTER NOISE MUSIC.Get “HUN” here.
While the digital and physical album is out now, the vinyl version and box set (details further below) will see release on September 11. “HUN” — which translates to “human” in their native language — holds special meaning for the band. Originally called “Between the Heaven and Earth”, the album was intended to be understood as something natural and true, akin to human life on Earth, which is why they chose “HUN” to best represent it.
“In our third album, we tested many boundaries and used different techniques to perfect the combination of traditional instruments with heavy metal music genres,” says Jaya. “The concept of the HUN album comes from universal experiences we all go through collectively as humans in this world. Our hope is to remind our listeners the importance of introspection through variety of songs from slow to fast rhythmic songs.“
Alongside the album release, the band has shared the video for “HORSEMEN.” Watch it here.
“‘Horsemen’ is inspired by the legendary Mongolian warriors who once rode across much of the known world,” the band says. “These warriors were known for their discipline, intelligence, courage, and incredible skill. They were called the ‘Army of the Heavens’ because of their unmatched mobility and strength. This song celebrates their spirit and honors the qualities that made them legendary. It’s a reminder that true power comes from discipline, wisdom, and unity.“
The HU‘s previously released the single “Lost Soul” (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE). It marks the first collaboration between the Gold-certified global phenomenon and NOTHING MORE. The track is currently No. 17 on the active rock charts.
“HUN” finds The HU, who were first tipped by NPR back in 2019, at the peak of their powers thus far. They expand the scope of their signature Hunnu Rock with 11 tracks steeped in the lore and legend of Mongolia, yet uplifted with universal ambition. It’s as epic, enthralling, and enigmatic and it opens the gateway into their world.
“We took our time to do this right, and we’re so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years,” the band says. “Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!“
With press praise for “HUN” piling up from the varied sources such as Crunchyroll, Joy Sauce, Metal Injection, Blabbermouth, Kerrang!, and Revolver, The HU continue to leave a cross-cultural musical mark.
“HUN” TRACK LISTING:
“Lost Soul“*
“The Men“
“Echoes of My Father”
“Shadow”
“Horsemen”
“Greed”
“Grey Hun“
“Universe”
“Second Face”
*Version of “Lost Soul” (Featuring Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE) will only appear on the digital version of HUN
ALBUM FORMATS:
Out July 24:
Digital (Worldwide)
CD (Worldwide)
ALBUM VARIANTS + BOX SET:
Out September 11:
