Rising Mongolian rockers Uuhai – sign with Napalm Records + announce new album and release first single!

With their mesmerizing sound echoing across the Mongolian steppe, breakthrough Mongolian rockers UUHAI have signed their first album deal with Napalm Records! Following viral success and millions of views on their very first songs, the seven-piece band is back—ready to unleash their long-awaited debut album, Human Herds, on January 9, 2026. Drawing from both the imposing history and awe-inspiring nature of Mongolia while reflecting on their roots and modern society alike, UUHAI presents a heartfelt love letter to their homeland—all in their native Mongolian language.
 
The first single from the powerful new album is the eponymous track, “Uuhai”. Blending traditional instrumentation such as throat singing and horsehead fiddle with a driving modern rock sound, the song fiercely recounts how ancient Mongolia drew its strength from a deep connection to nature, repelling both evil spirits and rival nations. The song culminates with the band chanting their name, a phrase that translates to a traditional battle cry for good fortune.
 
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 “Uuhai”:
“From the ancient felt dwellings of the nomads to the storm winds that tie down spirits, UUHAI carries the voice of a nation. A cry of fire, steel, and blood, it honors the mountains, rivers, and sky that gave rise to the Mongol spirit.”

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

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