The Hu are preparing to release their third full-length album, Hun, on July 24 through Better Noise Music. Alongside the announcement, the Mongolian folk metal group has premiered the official video for the new single “Grey Hun,” offering another preview of the record’s blend of traditional instrumentation and heavy rock.
The band’s current lineup features Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing), Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing), Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing), and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing). On Hun, The Hu continue developing their signature hunnu rock sound across 11 tracks inspired by Mongolian history and culture while maintaining a broad musical appeal.
Speaking about “Grey Hun,” Enkush explained the song’s origins and message: “”Grey Hun” is a song that encourages everyone to be comfortable with just being themselves. It started with composing the riff as I imagined a man riding his horse through a vast landscape,” states Enkush. “From there, it took a while for us to finish the song because we wanted to make sure to clearly communicate the positive message of the song”.
The new track follows “Lost Soul,” which features Nothing More vocalist Jonny Hawkins. The collaboration marked the first time the two bands worked together, and the single has continued gaining traction on active rock radio.
The band says the upcoming album has been years in the making, and they are already preparing for the next phase.
“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!”
Following a recent North American headline tour, The Hu will return to the United States in August to support Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson before heading to Europe in September.
The band also recently appeared on “Pray To The Sun,” featuring Declan De Barra, from the Netflix Japanese manga series One Piece. Their music has previously reached gaming audiences through “Sugaan Essena,” which appeared in the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
The Hu continue to expand their international profile while introducing Mongolian music to a wider rock and metal audience. In November 2022, they became the first rock and metal band to receive UNESCO’s Artist For Peace designation during a ceremony in Paris presented by UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay. Combined with sold-out headline tours, collaborations with major rock artists and music featured in high-profile video games, the band has established itself as one of the most distinctive acts in modern heavy music.
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