UUHAI

track-list:
Beginning
Human Herds
Ancient Land
Uuhai
Dracula
Khurai
Khar Khulz
Paradise
Uvdis
Secret History of the Mongols

UUHAI are:
Otgonbaatar Damba – drums
Zorigoo Battsooj – horsehead fiddle, throat vocals
Khurtsgerel Damiranjav – horsehead fiddle, throat vocals
Saruul Tsogt-Erdene – vocals
Batbayar Dulamsuren – percussions
Dalaitseren Nasanbuyan – guitars
Anand Naranbaatar – bass

UUHAI Live 2026
Motocultor Festival ‘Across Europe’ Tour
w/ Nanowar Of Steel, Lone Survivors, Cold Snap, Morphium, Defecto, Deus Ex Machina, Vaughan, Lady Ahnabel
Jan28th Backstage Munich/DE
Jan29th Gebäude 9 Cologne/DE
Jan30th L’Oasis Le Mans/FR
Jan31st Le Grillen Colmar/FR
Feb1st Kulturwerk Herford/DE
Feb3rd Logo Hamburg/DE
Feb4th Colos-Saal Aschaffenburg/DE
Feb5th Futurum Music Bar Prague/CZ
Feb6th STUDIO Krakow/PL
Feb7th Randal Club Bratislava/SK
Feb8th Lido Berlin/DE

With ‘Human Herds‘, Mongolian rockers UUHAI have delivered one of the most distinctive debut albums in recent heavy music.
Blending traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat singing with driving modern rock, the seven-piece band transforms the vastness of the steppe into a powerful sonic statement – rooted in history, yet unmistakably contemporary.
A centerpiece of the album is ‘Secret History of the Mongols‘, named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dating back to the late 1220s and chronicling the life and conquests of Genghis Khan.
The track unfolds with an almost ceremonial atmosphere, weaving emotional guitar lines together with goosebump-inducing uuhai chants – an ancient battle cry for good fortune.
Rather than sounding like a museum piece, the song feels alive and forward-looking, invoking tradition as a force for collective strength and renewal.
UUHAI’s approach throughout ‘Human Herds‘ is deeply immersive.
Traditional throat singing and the horsehead fiddle are not used as decorative elements, but as core components of the band’s sound, locked tightly into muscular rock arrangements.
Everything is performed in Mongolian, reinforcing the album’s role as both a cultural statement and a musical one.
The result is music that feels grounded, authentic, and emotionally direct – even for listeners unfamiliar with the language.
Lyrically and conceptually, ‘Human Herds‘ reflects on humanity’s shared journey:
migration, conflict, worship, destruction, and survival.
The band draws parallels between ancient traditions and modern society, constantly circling back to the idea that despite our differences, we all exist under the same sky.
It’s a message that resonates strongly in songs like the title track ‘Human Herds‘, a galloping hard rock anthem that calls on ancestral wisdom while urging respect for a wounded Mother Earth.
Elsewhere, ‘Uuhai‘ channels the raw spiritual energy of Mongolia’s past, recounting how a deep bond with nature once protected the land from both evil spirits and invading forces.
The chant of the band’s name – translated as a traditional cry for good fortune – becomes a communal rallying point, something that has already proven its power in live settings.
‘Khar Khulz‘ adds another dimension, combining sweeping melodies with singalong passages that practically demand audience participation.
What makes ‘Human Herds‘ truly compelling is UUHAI’s ability to balance intimacy and scale.
One moment feels like witnessing an ancient ritual at close range;
the next, you’re swept up in a massive, festival-ready rock anthem.
The album closes with ‘Secret History of the Mongols‘, bringing the journey full circle – reflective, proud, and quietly defiant.
‘Human Herds‘ is more than a debut album.
It’s an invitation into the heart of Mongolia, delivered with respect, power, and conviction.
UUHAI don’t simply fuse genres – they build a bridge between past and present, reminding us that history, identity, and music are living forces.
For listeners looking for heavy music with real depth, cultural weight, and a voice unlike any other, UUHAI have arrived – and they’re impossible to ignore.