Turning the page on what promises to be a bold creative chapter, Hunnu Rock pioneers THE HU — Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing); Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing); Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing); and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing) — announce their forthcoming third full-length album, HUN, out July 24 via Better Noise Music.
Alongside the album news, the band has unleashed a hypnotic new single entitled “Lost Soul” (Feat. Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE). It marks the first collaboration between the Gold-certified global phenomenon and NOTHING MORE.
Across the song, the percussive groove-laden soundscape resembles the extremes of Mongolia’s fickle and unforgiving climate. A head-nodding riff tosses and turns beneath propulsive verses, giving way to a melodic refrain from Hawkins who croons the infectious chorus, “Born to be a lost soul.” These English-sung affirmations lock into a seamless volley with traditional Mongolian chanting, uniting styles and cultures in one burst of boundary-breaking energy.
Resounding beyond all borders, the song trumpets a message of resiliency, fortitude, and strength that translates positively into any language and anywhere in the world.
Regarding the song, Galaa comments “We have been unpacking our surprises one by one. Hunnu Rock transcends through culture and in that respect, we have made ‘Lost Soul’ with Jonny Hawkins. To be not lost on your life journey, not losing your values, and go through life and having a courage to face the life obstacles are messages we are sending our fans through this song ‘Lost Soul’ and in our next album, HUN. “
Hawkins adds, “I am so excited to team up with a band as committed to their craft as THE HU. It’s unlike anything I’ve done before.”
HUN finds THE HU, who were first tipped by NPR back in 2019, at the peak of their powers thus far. They expand the scope of their signature Hunnu Rock with 11 tracks steeped in the lore and legend of Mongolia, yet uplifted with universal ambition. It’s as epic, enthralling, and enigmatic and it opens the gateway into their world.
“We took our time to do this right, and we’re so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years,” the band says. “Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!”
HUN track listing:
- “Warrior Chant”
- “Lost Soul”*
- “The Men”
- “Echoes of My Father”
- “Shadow”
- “Horsemen”
- “Greed”
- “The Real You”
- “Grey Hun”
- “Universe”
- “Second Face”
*Version of “Lost Soul” (Featuring Jonny Hawkins of NOTHING MORE) will only appear on the digital version of HUN
THE HU have teamed up with Cello Metal standouts APOCALYPTICA for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicked off on May 12 in Silver Spring, MD and will take them across the country before wrapping in Anaheim, CA on June 7. Joining THE HU and APOCALYPTICA is platinum-selling Finnish rock band THE RASMUS.
And in other THE HU news, the band recently appeared on the song “Pray to the Sun,” featuring Declan de Barra, from the Netflix Japanese manga series One Piece. It’s another instance of the band and its music connecting with passionate fandoms, as their song “Sugaan Essena” was also prominently featured in the Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order video game.
2026 TOUR DATES:
THE HU + APOCALYPTICA:
WITH THE RASMUS:
May 20, 2026 – Maplewood, United States – Myth Live
May 22, 2026 – Memphis, United States – Minglewood Hall
May 23, 2026 – Irving, United States – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
May 24, 2026 – San Antonio, United States – Aztec Theatre
May 26, 2026 – Houston, United States – Warehouse Live
May 27, 2026 – Oklahoma City, United States – Diamond Ballroom
May 29, 2026 – Phoenix, United States – The Van Buren
May 30, 2026 – Las Vegas, United States – The Theater at Virgin Hotels
May 31, 2026 – Valley Center, United States – Harrah’s Resort SoCal – The Events Center
June 4, 2026 – Reno, United States – Grand Theater
June 6, 2026 – Los Angeles, United States – The Wiltern
June 7, 2026 – Anaheim, United States – House Of Blues
WITH IRON MAIDEN:
July 11, 2026 – Knebworth, United Kingdom – EddFest
WITH ROB ZOMBIE, MARILYN MANSON, + ORGY:
August 20, 2026 – West Palm Beach, United States – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
August 21, 2026 – Tampa, United States – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
August 23, 2026 – Alpharetta, United States – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
August 24, 2026 – Charlotte, United States – Truliant Amphitheater
August 26, 2026 – Holmdel, United States – PNC Bank Arts Center
August 27, 2026 – Mansfield, United States – Xfinity Center
August 29, 2026 – Burgettstown, United States – The Pavilion at Star Lake
August 30, 2026 – Darien Center, United States – Darien Lake Amphitheater
September 1, 2026 – Toronto, Canada – RBC Amphitheatre
September 2, 2026 – Cuyahoga Falls, United States – Blossom Music Center
September 4, 2026 – Clarkston, United States – Pine Knob Music Theatre
September 5, 2026 – Tinley Park, United States – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
September 6, 2026 – Noblesville, United States – Ruoff Music Center
September 9, 2026 – Maryland Heights, United States – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
September 10, 2026 – Kansas City, United States – MORTON Amphitheater
September 12, 2026 – Greenwood Village, United States – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
September 14, 2026 – West Valley City, United States – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
September 16, 2026 – Airway Heights, United States – BECU Live at Northern Quest
September 17, 2026 – Auburn, United States – White River Amphitheatre
September 18, 2026 – Ridgefield, United States – Cascades Amphitheater
September 20, 2026 – Concord, United States – Toyota Pavilion at Concord
THE HU 2026 UK/EU TOUR WITH SKALD:
September 29, 2026 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – O2 Academy
October 1, 2026 – Bristol, United Kingdom – Prospect Building
October 2, 2026 – Bournemouth, United Kingdom – O2 Academy
October 3, 2026 – Newcastle, United Kingdom – O2 City Hall
October 5, 2026 – Belfast, United Kingdom – The Telegraph
October 6, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre
October 8, 2026 – Birmingham, United Kingdom – O2 Academy
October 9, 2026 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Academy Brixton
October 10, 2026 – Manchester, United Kingdom – O2 Apollo
October 11, 2026 – Norwich, United Kingdom – UEA
October 14, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
October 15, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
October 17, 2026 – Munich, Germany – Tonhalle
October 18, 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
October 19, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
October 20, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland – Stodola
October 22, 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
October 23, 2026 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg
October 24, 2026 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
October 27, 2026 – Paris, France – L’Olympia
October 28, 2026 – Lyon, France – Le Radiant
October 30, 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – X-Tra
October 31, 2026 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
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