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 9th, 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”.
Watch the official video for “Uuhai” below.
On the new album, Uuhai steps into the role of perceptive storytellers, guiding listeners through the spirit and soundscape of the Far East. Following a tone-setting, appropriately atmospheric intro is the title track, “Human Herds”. A galloping hard rock anthem calling upon the forefathers, it first offers colorful descriptions of nature’s beauty along with the urge to take better care of weeping Mother Earth instead of watching her destruction, delivered in haunting antiphony — the overarching theme of the album. “Uuhai” snarlingly tells the tale of how Mongolia historically drew its strength from said connection with its surroundings, dispersing both evil spirits and other nations. It culminates in the band chanting their name, which translates to a common battle cry for good fortune — which European fans will have a chance to join in on during the upcoming tour. Sweeping “Khar Khulz” offers passages to sing along with and simultaneously conjures up images in your mind that will have you booking the next flight to Ulaanbaatar. Throughout their diverse first album, Uuhai show an imposing ability to both create intimate settings that have us witness age-old rituals and deliver catchy hits as a heavy rock troupe. “Secret History of the Mongols” wraps up the journey. Named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dated to the late 1220s, the final track seduces with an enticing atmosphere, an emotional guitar solo, and another round of goosebump-inducing “uuhai” chants, invoking a collectively bright future.
“Human Herds” will be available in the following formats:
• 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl AQUAMARINE – strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide (Napalm Mailorder exclusive)
• 1-LP Gatefold Vinyl BLACK
• 1-CD Digipak
• Digital Album
Pre-order & pre-save “Human Herds” here.
Tracklist:
1. Beginning
2. Human Herds
3. Ancient Land
4. Uuhai
5. Dracula
6. Khurai
7. Khar Khulz
8. Paradise
9. Uvdis
10. Secret History of the Mongols
European Tour Dates 2026:
09.01.26 NL – Tilburg / O13
10.01.26 DE – Bochum / Matrix
11.01.26 FR – Lille / The Black Lab
13.01.26 UK – Grimsby / Yardbirds Rock Club
14.01.26 UK – Southampton / The 1865
15.01.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington
16.01.26 FR – Vaureal / Le Forum
17.01.26 FR – Limoges / CCM John Lennon
18.01.26 FR – Bordeaux / Rocher de Palmer
20.01.26 ES – Pamplona / Totem
21.01.26 ES – Madrid / Revi Live
22.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Sala Wolf
23.01.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum
24.01.26 FR – Montpellier / Rockstore
25.01.26 FR – Grenoble / L’Ilyade
27.01.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
28.01.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
29.01.26 DE – Cologne / Gebäude 9
30.01.26 FR – Le Mans / L’Oasis
31.01.26 FR – Colmar / Le Grillen
01.02.26 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
03.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo
04.02.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
05.02.26 CZ – Prague / Futurum Music Bar
06.02.26 PL – Krakow / STUDIO
07.02.26 SK – Bratislava / Randal Club
08.02.26 DE – Berlin / Lido
(w/ Nanowar Of Steel, Lone Survivors, Cold Snap, Morphium, Defecto, Deus Ex Machina, Vaughan, Lady Ahnabel)
Line-up:
Otgonbaatar Damba – Drums
Zorigoo Battsooj – Horsehead Fiddle, Throat Vocals
Khurtsgerel Damiranjav – Horsehead Fiddle, Throat Vocals
Saruul Tsogt-Erdene – Vocals
Batbayar Dulamsuren – Percussions
Dalaitseren Nasanbuyan – Guitars
Anand Naranbaatar – Bass Guitar
