Mongolian Newcomers UUHAI Releases ‘Khar Khultz’ Music Video, ahead of their Debut Album

Photo Credit: Altankhuyag Erdenebat; Edit: Peter Sallai

Edited by Anselm Anderson

Rising Mongolian rockers UUHAI have released the second single from their upcoming debut album, Human Herds, out January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. The band has finally unveiled the final master of the track, following the originally released demo version of “Khar Khulz”, already gained seven million views on YouTube. It includes their signature blend of traditional throat singing and horsehead fiddles with a modern rock sound, as well as sing-along passages.

European fans will have to see the band during their upcoming tour with label mates NANOWAR OF STEEL. See below for all scheduled tour dates!

UUHAI said about the new single, “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.”

Watch the Official Live Video for “Khar Khulz” HERE!

Newcomers UUHAI create a captivating sound from the Mongolian steppe with their debut album, Human Herds, out January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. The blending of throat singing and horsehead fiddles with heavy music marks part of their signature sound. The seven-piece band will unleash a debut album that draws from the history and nature of Mongolia. Human Herds reflects on their roots and modern society, delivering a powerful message all in Mongolian.

Human Herds impresses with language and instruments unfamiliar to most. It is an insight into the heart of Mongolia that you won’t get anywhere else, 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 says 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.”

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Artcoverwork courtesy of Napalm Records

On the new album, UUHAI takes on the role of perceptive storytellers, guiding listeners through the spirit and soundscape of the Far East. The album begins with a tone-setting, appropriately atmospheric intro for the title track, “Human Herds”. A galloping hard rock anthem calling upon the forefathers, which is a colourful description of nature’s beauty, along with the urge to take better care of a weeping Mother Earth, instead of watching her destruction. The overarching theme of the album “Uuhai” powerfully conveys how Mongolia historically drew its strength from its connection to the land, dispelling evil spirits and rival nations. The album culminates in a chant of the band’s name, which serves as a battle cry for good fortune. European fans will have the opportunity to join in during the upcoming tour.

“Khar Khulz” includes sing-along passages that paint vivid images, making you want to book the next flight to Ulaanbaatar. Throughout their diverse debut album, UUHAI demonstrates a remarkable ability to create both intimate settings that showcase age-old rituals and catchy hits as a heavy rock band.

The journey concludes with “Secret History of the Mongols,” named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dated to the late 1220s. This final track captivates with its enticing atmosphere, an emotional guitar solo, and another round of goosebump-inducing “uuhai” chants, all invoking a collectively bright future.

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

[1-LP Gatefold Vinyl AQUAMARINE – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)]

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

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