The Hu have announced their third studio album, HUN, which will be released on 24 July via Better Noise Music. Alongside the announcement, the Mongolian Hunnu Rock pioneers have unveiled the new single Lost Soul featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More.
The new track blends traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat singing with melodic Modern Heavy Metal influences. Built around pounding percussion, hypnotic riffs and a soaring chorus from Hawkins, the song explores themes of resilience, courage and identity.
“We have been unpacking surprises one by one,” Galaa of The Hu said. “Hunnu Rock transcends cultures and, in that respect, we have made Lost Soul with Jonny Hawkins. To not get lost on your journey, keeping your values and making your way through life with the courage to face obstacles – these are the messages we are sending our fans with this song.”
Jonny Hawkins added: “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 features 11 tracks inspired by Mongolian culture and mythology while expanding the band’s globally recognised sound. The album includes tracks such as Warrior Chant, The Men, Echoes Of My Father, Horsemen and Universe. The digital version will include the collaborative version of Lost Soul featuring Hawkins.
The Hu earlier announced an extensive UK and European headline tour for September and October 2026 with SKALD as special guests. The run includes dates in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Paris, Berlin and Zurich. The band will also appear alongside Iron Maiden at Knebworth Park on 11 July for the Run For Your Lives tour stop.
Ahead of the European dates, The Hu will co-headline a North American tour with Apocalyptica before joining the Freaks On Parade US tour with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson.
HUN will be available in digital and CD formats worldwide from 24 July, with multiple vinyl editions and exclusive box sets arriving on 11 September. Pre-orders are available from thehu.lnk.to/hun. For a full list of dates and tickets, visit the band’s website here.
MetalTalk will have an interview with the band out in the coming days. Keep your eyes out here!
