Uuhai

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Uuhai
Origin Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Genres Folk metal
Years active2020–present
Labels
Members
  • Otgonbaatar Damba
  • Khurtsgerel Damiranjav
  • Zorigoo Battsooj
  • Saruul Tsogt-Erdene
  • Batbayar Dulamsuren
  • Dalaitseren Nasanbuyan
  • Anand Naranbaatar

Uuhai is a Mongolian folk metal band formed in 2020. They are known for incorporating traditional Mongolian music with heavy metal.

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History

Uuhai was formed in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in 2020 by Otgonbaatar Damba, a member of the heavy metal band Hurd. [1] The name Uuhai, which means "Hoorah" in English, refers to deep cultural traditions, as "shouting ‘uuhai' in unison which has roots as a spiritual mantra as a sign of goodwill leading to good fortune and had been used as a way of releasing energy, emboldening one’s spirits and stimulating the elements of one’s body." [2] [3] In 2022, Uuhai released their first music videos for the songs "Khun Sureg", "Ser Ser" and their self-titled song, the latter which features the band Hurd. [4] In 2023, the band toured Europe for the first time, starting with a concert in Paris in June. [4] [5]

On 6 November 2025, Uuhai announced they signed with Napalm Records, their debut studio album "Human Herds" and released its lead eponymous lead single "Uuhai". [6] [7] On 4 December, the band released the album's second single "Khar Khulz". [8] [9]

Members

Discography

Single albums

List of albums, showing selected details
TitleDetails
Human Herds

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Uuhai"2025Human Herds
"Khar Khulz"

References

  1. ↑ "Uuhai - Traditional Sounds from Mongolia". Discomfort Wings. 29 May 2024.
  2. ↑ Currier, Sarah (19 April 2024). "Mongolian Metal Band Uses Throat Singing and Traditional Instruments to Rock Out". My Modern Met.
  3. ↑ "The best new rock songs you need to hear right now, including Moon City Masters, the Pineapple Thief, Uuhai and more". Louder. 5 February 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Uuhai, the Mongol metal folk band live in 2023, at Paris La Maroquinerie". Sortir à Paris. 14 December 2022.
  5. ↑ "Uuhai in concert at La Maroquinerie: we were there, we tell you all about it". Sortir à Paris. 14 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "News: Mongolian Rockers Uuhai Sign With Napalm Records". New Noise Magazine. 11 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Uuhai's New Album "Human Herds" is Coming Soon". Ghost Cult Magazine. 4 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "Rising Mongolian Rockers UUHAI Release New Single, "Khar Khulz"!". Metal-Roos. 5 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Rising Mongolian Rockers UUHAI Release New Single, "Khar Khulz"!". 5 December 2025.
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