Hun (album)
2026 studio album by The Hu
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Hun (Human in Mongolian)[5] is the third studio album by the Mongolian folk metal band the Hu, released by Better Noise Music on 24 July 2026. Six songs were showcased from the album ahead of its full release; the lead single "Lost Soul", along with five other promotional songs and singles "The Real You", "The Men", "Warrior Chant", "Grey Hun", and "Horsemen".
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| Released | 24 July 2026 | |||
| Studios | Nature Sound Studio, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | |||
| Genre | Folk metal | |||
| Length | 51:05 | |||
| Languages | Mongolian, English | |||
| Label | Better Noise | |||
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| Singles from Hun | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Blabbermouth.net | 7.5/10[1] |
| Distorted Sound Mag | 7/10[2] |
| Kerrang! | 4/5[3] |
| Metal Hammer |    [4] |
Background and recording
On 23 January 2026, The Hu released their first promotional single "The Real You".[6][7] On 20 March 2026, they released two more promotional singles "The Men" and "Warrior Chant".[8] The Hu announced their third studio album, Hun, on 20 May 2026 as well as the release of the lead single "Lost Soul" featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More.[9][10] On 26 June 2026, they released the fourth promotional single "Grey Hun".[11][12] On 24 July 2026, they released the studio album Hun and the album's fifth and final promotional single "Horsemen".[13][5]
As with their previous studio albums, Hun was recorded at Nature Sound Studio in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.[14]
Track listing
All songs are composed and produced by B. Dashdondog a.k.a. Dashka, except where indicated.
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Warrior Chant" | 3:46 |
| 2. | "Lost Soul" (featuring Jonny Hawkins) | 4:23 |
| 3. | "The Men" | 3:41 |
| 4. | "Echoes of My Father" | 6:08 |
| 5. | "Shadow" | 3:21 |
| 6. | "Horsemen" | 4:35 |
| 7. | "Greed" | 5:01 |
| 8. | "The Real You" | 4:01 |
| 9. | "Grey Hun" | 3:50 |
| 10. | "Universe" | 8:43 |
| 11. | "Second Face" | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 51:05 | |
Personnel
The Hu
- B. Enkhsaikhan aka "Enkush" – gal morin khuur
- Ts. Galbadrakh aka "Gala" – ayanga morin khuur, throat singing
- G. Nyamjantsan aka "Jaya" – tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing
- N. Temuulen aka "Temka" – baigali tovshuur, programming
- A. Jambaldorj "Jamba" – Mongolian guitar
- B. Nyamdavaa "Davaa" – guitars, bass
- G. Odbayar "Odko" – drums
- M. Unumunkh "Unu" – hengereg percussion
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
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| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[15] | 43 |
| UK Album Downloads (Official Charts)[16] | 10 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[17] | 30 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[18] | 21 |