Au moins pas de doute on sent leur héritage culturel dans la musique.
With their mesmerizing sound echoing across the Mongolian steppe, breakthrough Mongolian rockers, Uuhai, have signed their first album deal with Napalm Records.
Following viral success and millions of views on their very first songs, the seven-piece band is back—ready to unleash their long-awaited debut album, Human Herds, on January 9. Drawing from both the imposing history and awe-inspiring nature of Mongolia while reflecting on their roots and modern society alike, Uuhai presents a heartfelt love letter to their homeland—all in their native Mongolian language.
The first single from the powerful new album is the eponymous track, “Uuhai”. Blending traditional instrumentation such as throat singing and horsehead fiddle with a driving modern rock sound, the song fiercely recounts how ancient Mongolia drew its strength from a deep connection to nature, repelling both evil spirits and rival nations. The song culminates with the band chanting their name, a phrase that translates to a traditional battle cry for good fortune.
European fans will have a chance to chant along with the band during their upcoming tour with label mates Nanowar Of Steel.
Uuhai about “Uuhai”: “From the ancient felt dwellings of the nomads to the storm winds that tie down spirits, Uuhai carries the voice of a nation. A cry of fire, steel, and blood, it honors the mountains, rivers, and sky that gave rise to the Mongol spirit.”
Watch the video for “Uuhai” below.
Human Herds impresses with far more than just a language and instruments unfamiliar to most ears. It is a reverent invitation into the heart of Mongolia that you won’t get anywhere else, buoyant and powerful in both storytelling and musical delivery. With deep gratitude and respect, Uuhai creates an emotional ode to nature and delivers a grassroots message to society: this debut album is a powerful reminder that on this earth, we are all the same.
Uuhai about Human Herds: “Human Herds is a reflection on the unstoppable tide of humanity—our migrations, our revolts, our worship, and our wounds upon the Earth. Yet in our chaos, we must remember: we all live under one sun and one moon on Earth, sharing the same fragile home.”
On the new album, Uuhai steps into the rôle of perceptive storytellers, guiding listeners through the spirit and soundscape of the Far East. Following a tone-setting, appropriately atmospheric intro is the title track, “Human Herds”. A galloping hard rock anthem calling upon the forefathers, it first offers colorful descriptions of nature’s beauty along with the urge to take better care of weeping Mother Earth instead of watching her destruction, delivered in haunting antiphony—the overarching theme of the album. “Uuhai” snarlingly tells the tale of how Mongolia historically drew its strength from said connection with its surroundings, dispersing both evil spirits and other nations. It culminates in the band chanting their name, which translates to a common battle cry for good fortune—which European fans will have a chance to join in on during the upcoming tour. Sweeping “Khar Khulz” offers passages to sing along with and simultaneously conjures up images in your mind that will have you booking the next flight to Ulaanbaatar. Throughout their diverse first album, Uuhai show an imposing ability to both create intimate settings that have us witness age-old rituals and deliver catchy hits as a heavy rock troupe. “Secret History Of The Mongols” wraps up the journey. Named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dated to the late 1220s, the final track seduces with an enticing atmosphere, an emotional guitar solo, and another round of goosebump-inducing “Uuhai” chants, invoking a collectively bright future.
