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INTERVIEW: The Hu On Channelling Their Roots On New Album ‘Hun’
Mongolian rock band The HU are marking their tenth anniversary with the release of a new album, 'Hun', out on 24 July, and spoke to Rock Sound following a headline-stage performance at Iron Maiden's Eddfest. The record continues the band's signature fusion of traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat singing with modern rock and metal, a blend that has helped them build a global fanbase and demonstrate metal's reach as a universal language.
Speaking to multi-instrumentalist Jaya, the band explained that 'Hun' explores spiritual and ancestral themes about the connection between heaven and earth, with the title translating as "human". The album, their third full-length and first in four years since 'Rumble of Thunder', also includes the track 'Echoes of My Father', a tribute to fathers and the lessons children often only appreciate later in life, reflecting the importance of family in Mongolian culture.
In short
- The HU's new album 'Hun' releases 24 July, marking their tenth anniversary
- Album blends traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing with rock
- Themes explore spirituality, ancestral wisdom and tribute to fathers
Explained simply
The HU are a Mongolian rock band marking their tenth anniversary with the release of their third album. They have built a large international following by blending their country's traditional instruments and vocal techniques with modern rock and metal, demonstrating how these genres appeal to audiences across different cultures and languages.
The new album, 'Hun', translates to "human" and explores spiritual and ancestral themes central to Mongolian culture. Its songs examine concepts like the connection between heaven and earth and feature a track about fathers and the lessons they impart, reflecting the significance of family within Mongolian society.