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“Gallops like The Trooper and evokes Iron Maiden’s double-lead-guitar histrionics”: Mongol champions The Hu take after their hard rock heroes on long-awaited new album Hun
The Hu’s third album, Hun, is presented as evidence that the Mongolian folk-metal band have developed well beyond their original novelty appeal. The review finds that they have absorbed influences from major hard rock acts, particularly Iron Maiden and Metallica, while retaining the distinctive Mongolian instrumentation and vocal character that define their sound.
Released four years after Rumble Of Thunder, Hun follows a period in which the band toured with Iron Maiden, played Glastonbury and contributed to a Star Wars videogame. Standout comparisons include The Real You’s Iron Maiden-style gallop and horsehead-fiddle melodies, and the nine-minute Universe’s Black Album-like weight; Warrior Chant and Echoes Of My Father are cited as examples of The Hu maintaining their own identity.
In short
- Hun balances hard rock influence with The Hu’s Mongolian folk-metal identity.
- The Real You recalls Iron Maiden, while Universe evokes Metallica.
- The album follows several years of major international exposure.
Explained simply
The Hu are a Mongolian folk-metal band who combine traditional Mongolian music and instruments, particularly the horsehead fiddle, with western heavy metal. They have achieved international attention for their distinctive fusion of ancient Mongolian vocal traditions with modern rock. Hun is their third studio album, released four years after their previous record, Rumble Of Thunder.
During that interval, The Hu significantly expanded their international profile through high-profile collaborations. They toured with Iron Maiden, one of the world's most influential hard rock bands, performed at major festivals including Glastonbury, and contributed to a Star Wars videogame soundtrack. These experiences exposed the band to new audiences and different musical traditions within the hard rock world.
The Hu have become known for their distinctive approach to combining Mongolian musical traditions with western hard rock. Their recent international collaborations, particularly their tour with Iron Maiden, have exposed them to influential musicians and musical traditions beyond their original heritage. Hun is noteworthy as the band's first album release following this period of international exposure and musical collaboration.
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