“REPRESENTING MONGOLIA IS AN HONOUR FOR US!”
The Hu take Through The Never on a trip across the Steppes
This is your second Metallica cover after 2020’s Sad But True. Is it easier second time around?
Jaya (jaw harp / multiinstrumentalist): “We received a lot of support from the Metallica camp and they even shared our cover music video on their social media, captioning it ‘Sad But HU!’ That’s why we were invited to feature on The Blacklist. It was an absolute honour for us to be a part of this project because we love The Black Album and grew up listening to it. Yes, it was easier second time around.”
Why did you choose the song Through The Never?
Temka (tovshuur): “We had several options to choose from, but we chose Through The Never because we felt it was the best choice for our style of music. We love how it turned out.”
Galaa (lead throat singer / morin khuur):
“We used our traditional instruments such as morin khuur, tovshuur and tumur khuur. Without the throat singing there’s no Hunnu Rock, so we included throat singing as well.”
You sing it in Mongolian, like your other songs. Why?
Enkush (lead morin khuur / throat
singer): “Representing Mongolia and its culture is an honour for us. We’re not concerned about language, as music can inspire and be enjoyed without borders. Our energy and our music is intended for all people who speak different languages we love but don’t always share in common. We hope our songs and our message will transcend any language barriers. Mongolian is the perfect language for throat singing and throat singing is the truest form and method for us to deliver our message in the sincerest way.”
How did you get into Metallica in the first place?
Galaa: “We all were introduced to Metallica in our young age. Like millions of people around the world, Metallica have been a huge influence and inspiration for us as music fans and as musicians. We admire their 40 years of relentless touring and the timeless, unique music they have created.
“It is a great honour to show them our respect and gratitude by recording our versions of their incredible songs. We are honoured and grateful to be included in The Metallica Blacklist.”