Breakthrough Mongolian rockers UUHAI have released the second single from their upcoming debut album, “Human Herds”, out January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. With the originally-released demo version of “Khar Khulz” already gaining seven million views on YouTube, the band has finally unveiled the final master of the track. It includes their signature blend of traditional throat singing and horsehead fiddles with a modern rock sound, as well as singalong passages. The powerful “Khar Khulz” will have you booking the next flight to Ulaanbaatar in no time!
European fans will have a chance to chant along with the band during their upcoming tour with label mates NANOWAR OF STEEL. See below for all scheduled tour dates!
UUHAI about “Khar Khulz”:
“‘Khar Khulz’ is a prayer, an offering, and an awakening. Through the Khulz, the earth trembles, the heavens shine, and mankind is renewed in harmony with the eternal sky.”
Amplifying the blending of throat singing and horsehead fiddles with heavy music, breakthrough rockers UUHAI bestow a captivating sound upon the Mongolian steppe with “Human Herds”, out January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. After their first songs gained them millions of video views, the seven-piece band unleashes a debut album that draws from the imposing history and awe-inspiring nature of Mongolia alike. On “Human Herds”, UUHAI reflect on both their roots and modern society, delivering a powerful plea to everyone, everywhere, wrapped up in a heartfelt love letter to their homeland—all in Mongolian language.
“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.”
Human Herds tracklisting:
- Beginning
- Human Herds
- Ancient Land
- Uuhai
- Dracula
- Khurai
- Khar Khulz
- Paradise
- Uvdis
- Secret History of the Mongols
“Human Herds” will be available in the following formats:
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl AQUAMARINE – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl BLACK
1-CD Digipak
Digital Album
UUHAI Live 2026
Motocultor Festival “Across Europe” Tour
w/ Nanowar Of Steel, Lone Survivors, Cold Snap, Morphium, Defecto, Deus Ex Machina, Vaughan, Lady Ahnabel
09.01.26 NL – Tilburg / O13
10.01.26 DE – Bochum / Matrix
11.01.26 FR – Lille / The Black Lab
13.01.26 UK – Grimsby / Yardbirds Rock Club
14.01.26 UK – Southampton / The 1865
15.01.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington
16.01.26 FR – Vaureal / Le Forum
17.01.26 FR – Limoges / CCM John Lennon
18.01.26 FR – Bordeaux / Rocher de Palmer
20.01.26 ES – Pamplona / Totem
21.01.26 ES – Madrid / Revi Live
22.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Sala Wolf
23.01.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum
24.01.26 FR – Montpellier / Rockstore
25.01.26 FR – Grenoble / L’Ilyade
27.01.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
28.01.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
29.01.26 DE – Cologne / Gebäude 9
30.01.26 FR – Le Mans / L’Oasis
31.01.26 FR – Colmar / Le Grillen
01.02.26 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
03.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo
04.02.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
05.02.26 CZ – Prague / Futurum Music Bar
06.02.26 PL – Krakow / STUDIO
07.02.26 SK – Bratislava / Randal Club
08.02.26 DE – Berlin / Lido
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 Guitar
UUHAI online:
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS
