Mongolian dark rock pioneers The HU have made a clear mark on the metal scene in recent years, and have risen to become one of the most interesting heavy rock bands in the world. Now The HU delights their fans by announcing the release of their 3rd album HUN on July 24th. The publisher is Better Noise Music.
Along with the news, the band released a single from their upcoming album. The single Lost Soul features singer Jonny Hawkins, who is part of the band Nothing More on the same label.
The heavily grooving and percussive soundscape of the song Lost Soul reflects the extremes of Mongolia’s volatile and merciless climate. Jonny Hawkins’ English phrases blend seamlessly with traditional Mongolian throat singing. The song’s lyrics convey a message of perseverance and endurance that resonates anywhere in the world and in any language.
“Hunnu Rock crosses cultural boundaries, and in that spirit we have made the song Lost Soul together with Jonny Hawkins. Not getting lost on the journey of life, not losing your own values, and daring to face life’s obstacles are the messages we want to convey to our fans through this song and the upcoming HUN album,” Galaa comments.
“I am really excited to be collaborating with a band that is as passionate about what they do as The HU. This is something completely different from what I have done before,” adds Jonny Hawkins.
The HUN album, due out in July, showcases the band in top form. The HU expands their signature hunnu rock sound with an 11-track set that draws from Mongolian myths and legends. The result is an epic, captivating and enigmatic full-length album that opens the door to the band’s unique world.
“We took the time to do this properly, and we are really happy that we are finally almost ready to release what we have been working on for the past few years! Now we are focusing on live performances and building a completely new set list. We want to play in larger arenas so that we can implement a more impressive production and bring more elements of our own culture to the stage. And in addition to the third album, we already have great ideas for the next one!”, the band hints.
HUN track listing:
1. Warrior Chant
2. Lost Soul*
3. The Men
4. Echoes of My Father
5. Shadow
6. Horsemen
7. Greed
8. The Real You
9. Grey Hun
10. Universe
11. Second Face
* Lost Soul feat. Jonny Hawkins version, is only released with the digital version of the album.